In Pictures

Claire Papa, Unilab’s assistant vice president for Corporate Branding, Public Relations, and Partnerships, expresses her message of thanks and appreciation during a Christmas gathering with local media, held as part of the company’s ongoing 80th anniversary celebration at The Royal Mandaya Hotel on Monday. LEAN DAVAL JR

A luminous balloon vendor makes the most of the crowd gathered at Quezon Park, where the centerpiece of the city government of Davao's Christmas display is installed. LEAN DAVAL JR

Eden Nature Park and Resort and JVA Group of Companies chairman Miguel Ayala (left) and Eden Nature Park and Resort president and chief operating officer Zaldy Magnaye lead the lighting of the resort’s live Christmas tree and ornaments, marking the official start of the holiday season on Monday evening. LEAN DAVAL JR

Customers gather at a photo processing center inside NCCC Mall VP on J.P. Laurel Avenue in Davao City over the weekend. The shop is among the mall’s pioneer establishments, having opened when the complex first welcomed patrons in 1993. NCCC Mall VP, originally known as Victoria Plaza and recognized as the city’s first mall, is set to close its doors on December 31, 2025. LEAN DAVAL JR

Mallgoers line up to purchase baked goods at a bakery inside a mall in Ecoland, Davao City. LEAN DAVAL JR

Pedestrians check household items displayed at a sidewalk stall along San Pedro Street in Davao City on Tuesday. LEAN DAVAL JR

A pump attendant refuels a vehicle at a gas station in Barangay Sasa, Davao City. The Department of Energy (DOE) said Friday that gasoline prices are expected to drop next week, while diesel and kerosene may see an increase. LEAN DAVAL JR

Davao City Third District Councilor Antoinette Principe confers with Councilor Alberto Ungab and Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) to the Davao City Council, Datu Pagdatua Demetrio Bolo Sr. Principe urged Dabawenyos to take an active role in reporting cases of violence against women and children (VAWC), emphasizing that perpetrators under the law are not limited to men but may be of any gender. LEAN DAVAL JR

A Shih Tzu peeks out of a vehicle window to watch pedestrians along Anda Street in Davao City on Monday. LEAN DAVAL JR

Pastry products are displayed at a membership store in Davao City. An official of the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said that improved coordination between the government and industry players has helped keep commodity prices stable ahead of the Christmas season. LEAN DAVAL JR