Davao City Police Office deploys 2000 personnel to provide security for the week-long commemoration of the Kadayawan Festival. As in the past, bringing of backpacks are prohibited. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
About 100 activists belonging to the group, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, brave the heat of the sun to demonstrate their opposition to the perceived government bias for coal plants. The anti-coal activists held their march and protest in Davao City, marching from Freedom Park to Rizal Park Thursday morning. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Candidates pose outside the City Hall building of Davao City. (L to R) Liezel Mae O. Anac 19, (Tagabawa-Bagobo), Susan M. Batawan, 20 (Ata), Noteza M. Nogan, 20 (Obu-Manuuvu), Chally Lou A. Lacaran, 24, (Matigsalog), Cesa Mae K. Tangkih, 24 (Sama), Bai Mina A. Elatan, 20, (Iranun), Bai Azmyelah M. Latip, 19 (Maguindanao), Fahmia E. Basari, 18 (Tausog), Hida-Ya B. Polao, 21 (Maranao), Amiel T. Lubama, 21 (Kagan) and Kessia Carol D. Tar, 18 (Bagobo-clata). They will compete for the Hiyas ng Kadayawan crown on August 15 at 7:30 pm at the Davao Recreation Center. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
While the regular I-Speak press conference of the Davao City government was going on, the lights suddenly went off lasting one hour. The City Information Office continued the presscon however. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Leticia Lumakan, 51, of Magpet, North Cotabato faints under the heat of the sun while lining up with other victims of Martial Law, to file her compensation claim. This happened outside the Bankerohan gymnasium at 11:30 in the morning, but she refuses to get treatment from 911 medical team, so she will not miss her turn in the claims board. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)