The Davao City-based singer-songwriter Maan Chua was hailed as the champion in the fashion design tilt dubbed as “Habi Kadayawan 2017,” on Thursday, Aug. 17.
A military tank and truck are on standby outside the Sangguniang Panlungsod building along San Pedro Street as Davao City celebrates for the first time the Kadayawan festival under Martial Law. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
The Kadayawan Dome is already set for the Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan competition to take stage this Saturday, August 19. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Decorative durians and mangosteen made of styrofoam are used as props at the Kadayawan Dome in San Pedro Street in Davao City. The Kadayawan Dome is where dancers will perform the Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan showdown on Saturday, Aug. 19. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
The Commission on Human Rights-10 (CHR-10) will investigate the complaint of two civilians who were accused as Communist rebels by state agents in the wake of the massive evacuation of residents in hinterland villages in Opol town, Misamis Oriental, due to the reported presence of hundreds of alleged New People’s Army (NPA) fighters.
The mayor of this premier southern seaport paid tribute to the indigenous and Moro tribes, and its residents for their continued participation to the annual fruit harvest festival, considered Mindanao’s festival of festivals.
Malacañang on Monday, August 14, condemned the ISIS-linked Maute group’s plan to use hostages as “human bombs” to attack government forces in war-torn Marawi.
While the government is yet to serve formal notice terminating the peace negotiation, Church leaders and peace advocates hope that this would also give them space for continuing the talks.
Government chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III said the government peace panel is still awaiting an order from President Rodrigo Duterte to formally cut the peace negotiations with the communists.
Moro candidates of the upcoming Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2017 expressed their sentiments on different issues, from the war against terrorism and discrimination against them.
