During the first day of school, students are asked to write their names as one of the requirements to be accepted in Grade 1. The children should also be able to read when they enter first grade. (Ace Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Grade 1 students of Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Sr. Central Elementary School are eager to introduce their selves using mother tongue during the first day of school. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Parents rush buying school supplies for their students during the school opening on Monday morning. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Rius Valle, spokesperson of Save Our Schools Network, shows the long list of documented violations of the army's 68th Infantry Battalion against the schools of Salugpongan in Talaingod, Davao del Norte. He said they already presented their complaint to the Department of Education Region XI, but until now their complaints have not yet been acted upon. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Anti-Smoking Task Force Dr. Domilyn Villareiz announces that Davao City is now a member of Smoke-Free Cities ASEAN network. Around 30 mayors and governors of the ASEAN signed the pledge of commitment. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)