In Pictures

The towering columns of the Samal Island–Davao City (SIDC) Connector Project rise above the Pakiputan Strait. LEAN DAVAL JR

JCI Senate Philippines officials led by JCI Sen. Robert Go, 2026 National President; JCI Sen. Dino Ferdinand Gallido, 2026 TOFIL National Chairman; JCI Sen. Herbert Tang, 2026 National Executive Vice President of JCI Senate Philippines; JCI Sen. Roberto Alvarez, 2026 TOFIL Sponsor; and JCI Sen. Verne Roscoe dela Cruz, 2026 National Vice President-Mindanao, formally launch The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) during the Mindanao Area Grand Launch held in Davao City on Saturday. The event highlighted TOFIL’s mission to recognize and honor Filipinos who embody excellence, selfless service, and significant contributions to nation-building. LEAN DAVAL JR

Motorists line up at a fuel station in Bo. Pampanga, Davao City on Monday evening. Diesel and gasoline prices are expected to rise sharply after the first day of trading in the global oil market, with diesel increasing by nearly P5.00 per liter and gasoline by almost P1.00 per liter amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. LEAN DAVAL JR

Archbishop Romulo Valles celebrates the La Flotilla de San Pedro Mass at the Agila Stage in Rizal Park on Saturday, capping the city government of Davao and the Archdiocese of Davao’s first-ever La Flotilla de San Pedro Grand Procession. The event, one of the major highlights of the Feast of St. Peter (Fiesta sa San Pedro), drew thousands of devotees and featured 11 boat-shaped floats symbolizing St. Peter’s mission as a fisherman and the Church as the “Barque of Peter.” LEAN DAVAL JR

A mallgoer takes photos of artworks on display, including a replica of Davao artist Tanya Gaisano Lee’s “Señorita” painting, during the ongoing Duaw Davao All-in Expo at the activity center of Ayala Malls Abreeza in Davao City on Wednesday. The artwork had previously drawn attention after Ramil Madriaga claimed it was his gift to Vice President Sara Duterte. LEAND DAVAL JR

Department of Tourism 11 (DOT 11) Regional Director Tanya Tabat-Tan joins representatives from The Royal Mandaya Hotel for a photo opportunity during the opening day of the 33rd Travel Tour Expo VisMin Edition and the 11th International Travel Trade Expo VisMin Edition at the SMX Convention Center Davao on Friday. Organized by the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), the event brings together tourism stakeholders, travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and destinations from across the Visayas and Mindanao to promote travel and tourism opportunities in the region. LEAN DAVAL JR

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) officially opens the 33rd Travel Tour Expo VisMin Edition and the 11th International Travel Trade Expo VisMin Edition at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on Friday. The three-day travel expo, which runs until Sunday, June 8, brings together tourism stakeholders, travel agencies, airlines, hotels, resorts, and destination partners to showcase travel opportunities and promote domestic and international tourism across the Visayas and Mindanao regions. LEAN DAVAL JR

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, represented by President and CEO Dr. Dodjie Maestrecampo, and Arizona State University, represented by Cintana Education Senior Vice President for Southeast Asia Paul Tan, formally seal their Comprehensive Academic Partnership during a ceremony at Dusit D2 Hotel Davao in Lanang, Davao City on Thursday. LEAN DAVAL JR

A pastry chef conducts a live cake-making demonstration during the opening day of PHILBEX, MAFBEX, and TLEX Davao 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City on Thursday. LEAN DAVAL JR