Farmers and activist groups in Davao held a march-rally in commemoration of the 27th year of the Mendiola Massacre where 13 farmer-activists were gunned during a violent dispersal in 1987. Today, farmers slam government's failure of implementing agrarian reform and protection of farmers amidst rice cartel and smuggling of imported rice. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental was damaged by Agaton, and can only be passable by light vehicles. (Ace R. Morandante/ davaotoday.com)
Boatmen offer ride for residents in Baganga, Davao Oriental after the Baogo Bridge collapsed due to strong river current due to Agaton. (Ace R. Morandante/ davaotoday.com)
Residents of the municipality of Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte perform their version of the Sinulog festival celebrating the Feast of Santo Nino here along San Miguel Parish Church led by the Aklan Ati-Atihan Foundation. (Mart D. Sambalud/ davaotoday.com)
Bishop Elmber Bolocon (right), executive secretary of the Ecumenical Bishops Forum (EBF) is joined by fellow bishops and priests of various denominations from six countries at the EBF "Conference on United States Intervention in the Affairs of Sovereign Nations" held this week at RVM Retreat House in Davao. The conference aims to draw churches' response for peace amidst threats of US military and economic interventionism. (Ace R. Morandante/ davaotoday.com)