TESDA Region 11 Director Gaspar Gayona (right) laments that plenty of certified vocational graduates end up seeking greener pastures outside the country because of lack of opportunities and low salary rates here. Gayona is joined by regional labor officials in this photo. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
A young vendor displays flaglets for sale along Palma Gil (Ponciano) Street in lieu of the coming 116th Independence Day on June 12. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
The Maa Slaughterhouse reopens June 3, as part of the private-public partnership endeavor of the city. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Matthew Cua (right), owner of Sky Eye Incorporated, says his team's detention by the New People's Army in Compostela Valley for operating drone surveillance serves as a lesson to coordinate with local government units and security forces. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
The Interface Development Intervention Services (IDIS) collaborate with Davao Association of Catholic Schools (DACS) for the 2014 3rd Lunhaw Awards search for best environment practices among groups and institutions in Davao City. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)