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Read more about the article Traumatized children resume classes in Zambo
Children painting the effects of the siege during their psycho-social counseling. (davaotoday.com photo byEarl O. Condeza)

Traumatized children resume classes in Zambo

“Long-term counselling is needed because it will take a long time for them to overcome their trauma and fears. Not all children can cope, some are still afraid of the slightest noise, from fallen cabinet or things. Others who see men in fatigue uniforms thought there is another war,” said (Children's Rehabilitation Center) CRC spokesperson Jacquiline Ruiz

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Read more about the article Post-undas demolition of sidewalk stalls shocks vendors
Ukay-ukay clothes get carted away by the city's demolition team operation along City Hall Drive. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Post-undas demolition of sidewalk stalls shocks vendors

Ukay-ukay vendors told Davao Today they were taken by surprise with the confiscation as they were abiding by the Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's policy to occupy one-third of the sidewalk. "We put our wares on the side. I didn't expect them to do this. They even took items we kept away," said Nurhata Mama, who said she has been selling the ukay-ukay for years.

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Read more about the article Slain kid’s family slams prosecutor’s handling of case
Sonny Cortes, stepfather of slain Roque Antivo, signs his affidavit before the Provincial Prosecution Office in Nabunturan, Compostela Valley. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

Slain kid’s family slams prosecutor’s handling of case

The family of the slain eight-year boy reacted strongly to the decision of the government prosecutor who thrashed its murder complaint against soldiers they claimed to have been in the area at the time of the incident.

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