The recognition rites of Ata-Manobo students was long overdue after paramilitary group, Alamara, refused Misfi Academy to conduct their ceremony on March 27 in Sitio Patel, Brgy. Gupitan, Kapalong, Davao del Norte. The moving up ceremony was held at the Davao City Recreation Center on Monday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)