Nicolas Delange (right), President of the Chamber of Furniture Industry of the Philippines, praised Davao designers for their use of indigenous materials in furniture including salvaged materials from Typhoon Pablo in Davao region; he challenges designers to make crafts more accessible for consumers. Delange was guest at the 18th Mindanao Trade Expo 2013 at Abreeza Mall. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Davao City Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa assured the public that security measures are in place to protect participants and tourists in the ongoing Kadayawan Festival. Dela Rosa asked tourists to observe rules the police will implement during the activities. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
A teenage girl and young brother bear the midday sun as they push their cart full of ukay-ukay goods from Bankerohan public market to Magallanes Street. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
This woman vendor comes prepared for the afternoon heat on Sunday with a hat and shirt for cover. Vendors are now busy all over the streets with the Kadayawan events. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Youth in indigenous garb rehearsing a dance at People's Park for Friday's opening ceremony of the 28th Kadayawan Festival, an event celebrating the ten Lumad and Muslim tribes that inhabit the city. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)