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The journey of the indigenous people and the Moro people from Mindanao to Manila to air out their demands to the government becomes an opportune time to share their unique cultures, traditions, and practices to the indigenous people from the northern part of the country. Photo shows a boy from Cordillera in discussion with a Lumad girl from Talaingod, Davao del Norte in Mindanao. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Survivors in crutches and arm cast offer flowers and candles at the blast site. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Dennis Larida cries after offering flowers and candles to the memorial marker of the Roxas Night Market blast. His wife Melanie and 12-year old son Deniel Josh were among the victims of the September 2 bombing. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Delegates of this year’s “Lakbayan of National Minorities” meet with farmers and peasants who have been conducting a camp out at the historic Mendiola Bridge in Manila on Thursday, August 31. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Hundreds of farmers greet Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael “Ka Paeng” Mariano after the powerful Commission on Appointments postponed his confirmation during its session at the Senate on Wednesday, August 30. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)