DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 Jan) – “If we only have a choice, we don’t want to live here.”
This is the common sentiment of those living at the flood-prone Jade Valley Homes in Barangay Tigatto here. Read More »
Hundreds of people — including survivors and relatives of those who perished — gathered 40 days since super typhoon Pablo hit on December 4, 2012. A mass was offered for the victims on January 13 at the San Antonio de Padua Parish as well as at the San Roque Chapel in Brgy Andap.
While a ritual was also held at Brgy Andap, particularly at the former barangay center site, which is now covered with rocks and boulders due to a flashflood spawned by typhoon Pablo.
Boots off. Yes, it’s a boots off for Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) mujahideen somewhere in Maguindanao. It means “peacetime.” It was great to see the fighters so relaxed, smile on their faces and not as worried as they were in times of war. And it’s a rare moment to see these battle-weary fighter smiling. We asked several fighters if how they feel about the recent signing of the Framework Agreement on Bangsamoro, their common answer: HAPPY.
Bankerohan, as a place, is mainly characterized by the market, the river, and the bridge that connects one part of Davao City to the other.
Bankerohan is located at the heart of the city and one of the few places where people from all walks of life converge.
What’s been giving Bankerohan its distinct color and feature are not the material things within it but the people who dwell in it and whose lives are shaped by this extraordinary place.
In this photo essay, the photographers documented the everyday lives of vendors, consumers, and laborers.
– Rene Lumawag | Ruby Thursday More | Keith Bacongco
Photo exhibition runs from September 23 to 29 at the ground floor of NCCC Mall, Maa, Davao City
Midsayap dancers dethroned the defending champion dancers of Alamada during the Kalivungan Festival’s street dancing competition on September 1. The Province of Cotabato also held its 98th Foundation Anniversary on the same day. More Photos
We arrived late in the afternoon (August 19) to shoot this year’s motocross race at the Crocodile Park in Maa. The event was organized by Moto-X Davao. We are glad to see that the fence has been installed to prevent the people from getting inside the race track.
Since we came, were able to take few good shots of the race.
Ace rider Bornok Mangosong entertained the crowed during and even after the race with his tricks.
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Yes, age doesn’t matter for these guys. Some were really on their late or mid 40 and yet with their grey hairs (while some have little hairs left) and yet they are still agile and strong. Amazing.
Four teams have participated the 35 and Above Football Tournament, organized by the Davao Football Association on August 10-11. The Davao Blue squad was declared the champion. Other teams were Davao Orange, Gensan-SouthCot squad and Butuan Agusan Norte Football Association.
Let’s hope that these guy will continue to inspire the young generation of players theses days.
Graduation/Closing rites of a madrasah in Barangay Cuyapon, Kabacan, North Cotabato on July 4. Since I shoot video most of the time, some photos were taken by Ruby Thursday More. Watch the video here.
Road repairs along the Cagayan de Oro and Davao national highway like this one in Barangay Sinuda in Kitatotao town in Bukidnon have caused delays for commuters. What used to be a six-hour trip between the two cities has now become a 10-hour nightmare.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/15 January) – We were prepared to ride the habal-habal once again on Saturday. This time, Toto Lozano will go with me and Ruby will shoot for mining-related issues in Pantukan.
Bibo was already waiting for us near the town hall when we arrived. It was 9:30 a.m.
For an out-of-town coverage like this one, it is important to maintain one driver, especially so because this is not an easy drive to the site. It is important to entrust your safety to someone experienced. Habal-habal drivers also serve as your local guide as almost everyone in the village knows them, and vice versa. Read More »
