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LIGHT LEYTE. A young Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) survivor in La Paz, Leyte stares at a light bulb powered by a generator set during a medical mission by non-government BALSA Mindanao. (Ace R. Morandate/davaotoday.com)

SHOE LIFE. Joel Coctin, a "shoe-shine boy" in his youth, is now 42 years-old. He saw for himself varied show sizes, colors, designs and brands while working hard in Davao City's San Pedro Street for 20 years but has yet to see how his work will bring him and his family the so-called "good life." (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

VANESSA JOINS WOMEN'S MARCH. Former New People's Army fighter Vanessa de los Reyes joins the annual commemoration of the International Women's Day. Delos Reyes was wounded in a firefight versus govt troops and is currently out on bail and has to face charges. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

WOMEN'S MONOLOGUE. Some cast of the play "The Vagina Monologues" performs a tableau to show their solidarity with women during the 104th commemoration of the International Women's Day in Davao City. The play, by feminist writer Eve Ensler, was translated in the vernacular by Palanca-awardee Don Pagusara and will start in June of 2014. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

VHONG IN THE STREETS. A crowd gathers around a television set in a sidewalk located in the corner of Ponciano and San Pedro streets, one of Davao City's busiest intersection, to watch Vhong Navarro appear for the first time on his noontime show after being involved in a controversy. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)