In Pictures

A city government of Davao employee checks the avocado and other fruits on display at the Organic Farmers' Market at Rizal Park in Davao City on Thursday. LEAN DAVAL JR

A customer picks from a pile of tomatoes selling from 22 to 25 pesos a kilo at the Bankerohan Market in Davao City on Wednesday (17 April 2024.) MindaNews photo

Dozens of public utility vehicles (PUV) wait for commuters outside a mall along J.P. Laurel Avenue in Davao City on Monday. The planned two-day nationwide transport strike failed to paralyze public transportation operations in Davao City. LEAN DAVAL JR

A young boy watches as devout Muslims perform sajda or prostrate during a congregational prayer to mark Eid'l Fitr, the end of the month-long Ramadan, along Roxas Avenue in Davao City on Wednesday morning. LEAN DAVAL JR

World War II veteran Teofilo Gamutan, together with his great grandchild, attends the commemoration of the 82nd Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) at the Veterans Memorial Monument in Davao City on Tuesday. Gamutan will turn 101 on July 10. LEAN DAVAL JR

A chef slices freshly cooked pizza at Pearl Farm Beach Resort's Maranao Restaurant on Tuesday. Beachgoers are expected to flock the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) as they take advantage of the holidays. LEAN DAVAL JR

Joji Ilagan-Bian, chairperson of Joji Ilagan International Schools and Anthony Sales, regional director of the Department of Science and Technology 11 (DOST 11), sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between JIIS and DOST 11 to bolster the Halal industry of Davao Region. The MOU signing, which was witnessed by Nicole Hao Bian-Ledesma, chief operating officer of Joji Ilagan International Schools, and Mirasol Domingo, provincial director/assistant regional director of the technical support services division of DOST 11, was held at ICHEF in Davao City on Monday. Edge Davao

A recent Pulse Asia survey shows that Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte leads Sen. Rafael "Raffy" Tulfo by a single point as potential presidential candidates for the 2028 elections. VP Sara garnered 35 percent of support while Sen. Tulfo got 34 percent. LEAN DAVAL JR

Personnel of Davao City Police Office's (DCPO's) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Canine (K9) Group conduct a last minute inspection before the start of the opening of Davao Regional Athletics Association (DAVRAA) Meet held at Davao City-UP Sports Complex in Mintal, Davao City on Monday. LEAN DAVAL JR