CANDLE FOR THE FORGOTTEN
On All Souls' Day, a man lits a candle at the 'Dakung Krus' in a Catholic cemetery in Davao City, 'Dakung Krus' is a place dedicated to dead loved ones whose graves are difficult to locate. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
On All Souls' Day, a man lits a candle at the 'Dakung Krus' in a Catholic cemetery in Davao City, 'Dakung Krus' is a place dedicated to dead loved ones whose graves are difficult to locate. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
The Sindac Anib Performing Ensemble from Bislig, Surigao del Sur, who have won the grand championship three times, presented a performance depicting the challenges faced by their tribe living by the riverside. Their dance celebrates the bountiful produce of nature and their harmonious way of life.(Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
In time of the 125th commemoration of Philippine independence, progressive groups in Davao City have challenged Pres. Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. to protect the country amidst the growing tension between the US and China over the West Philippine Sea in a protest Monday, June 12 at the Freedom Park. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
Protesters led by Kilusang Mayo Uno-Southern Mindanao had a brief altercation with the personnel of the Davao City Police Office when the former attempted to march the city’s main thoroughfares Monday, May 1. The authorities blocked one lane of Ponciano Street using its mobile patrol and insisted that march rallies and other road blockages which may hamper the free flow of traffic are prohibited as per a city ordinance. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
On the commemoration of International Women’s Day, Wednesday, members of the LGBTQ+ community joined the rally led by Gabriela-Davao at Freedom Park in Roxas Avenue to push for social equality and campaign against the pervasive violence against women and children. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)