First district Councilor and Committe on Agricuture Chair Leo Avila committe said in a pressconference yesterday that one vital role of women in Lumad communities is to ensure the preservation and supplies of native variety of seeds. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Mindanao Business Conference Chair Vic Lao said the National Grid Corporation "failed" to solve the power problem in Mindanao. He said the NGCP "is not qualified" to run the country's power grid system as it is only "after profits." (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
BACKPACK CHECKED. The City Mayor's ban of backpacks for security reasons during the 77th Araw ng Davao prompted Davao City police to frisk on this onlooker's backpack during Saturday's Sayawan sa Da'n (Street Dance). (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
LIKE MARTIAL LAW. Police frisk people carrying backpacks along the route of the Sayawan sa Da'an street dance competition, one of the highlights of the annual Araw ng Davao celebration. Earlier this week, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said that security precautions during Araw activities will be "like martial law." (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
MUTYA NG DABAW 2014. Winners of the Mutya ng Dabaw 2014 graced the Sayawan sa Da'n street dancing competion, from left to right,Dawn Casquejo Dogma – Sinag ng Davao (2nd Runner-up), Mary Joyce Villanueva – Diwa ng Davao (1st Runner-up), Franchesca Enriquez – Mutya ng Davao, Angelie Villa – Pag-asa ng Davao (3rd Runner-up), Kristine Joy Agcopra – Patnubay ng Davao (4th Runner-up). (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)