Priscilla Razon, regional director of the Social Welfare Department, almost collapsed in the middle of her State of the Region Address after complaining of dizziness on Wednesday at Almendras Gym. Paramedics attended her while another regional officer continued her speech (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Sister of Benjie Planos, slain leader of the Agusan Manobo group, wails and clings to his body during his burial on Tuesday. Planos’ murder comes weeks after the Manobos returned to their community after an agreement to stop militarization in their community in Loreto, Agusan del Sur. The Manobos pin his murder on paramilitary and soldiers. (davaotoday.com photo by Earl O. Condeza)
Members of the underground Kabataang Makabayan (Patriotic Youth), a group allied with the National Democratic Front, staged a lightning rally in Bankerohan Public Market Wednesday protesting President Aquino’s administration for the present woes such as the conflict in Zamboanga and corruption of public funds. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Muslims from a vessel coming from Basilan jumped off at the dock of Zamboanga Port last Monday. Local officials allowed some vessels to enter the port as the standoff continues between government troops and the Moro National Liberation Front. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)
Lyca Sarenas of Oxfam Mindanao announced the #iScore4peace Grassroots Children Football Festival on September 21, which is International Day of Peace. The sports-based peace building will bring together youth from communities to celebrate sports and support the peace efforts for the Bangsamoro in Mindanao. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)