It’s been a bloodbath for the Lumad, the collective name for the indigenous peoples of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao.
A Manobo couple, who joined thousands to flee their residence, lost a daughter after she fell ill inside the provincial sports center in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur early Tuesday morning.
There is ample reason to conclude that President Noynoy is in his real nature suffering from a Hitlerian syndrome.
Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan is one of the highlights of the annual Kadayawan Festival where the crowd enjoys the vibrant colors of the costumes and the festive tunes of the performances in the streets of Davao. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Jason Paulo, props man of Tribong Grandehanon from Catalunan Grande, Davao City, one of the entries during the Indak- Indak sa Kadalanan, is assisted by the personnel of th 911 after he collapsed while they were dancing in the streets around 10 am Saturday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Photographers from different organizations in and outside Davao City try to capture the best shots during the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan (street dancing) showdown in San Pedro square on Saturday morning. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Two young boys harmoniously play the gong and kulintang musical instruments during the Lumadnong Bantawan (tribal performances) held at the Rizal Park in Davao City Friday afternoon as part of the 30th Kadayawan Festival celebration. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Young Maranao ladies gracefully dance to the tune of Mindanaoan musical instruments during the Lumadnong Bantawan showcasing cultural performances from different tribes in Rizal Park, Davao City Friday afternoon. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
The 30th Kadayawan Festival highlights the “Lumadnong Dula” that was participated in by five tribes in Davao City.
