In Pictures

SM City Davao launches its Christmas installtions dubbed "Santa's Starship" to mark the start of the mall's Yuletide season celebration on Wednesday night. LEAN DAVAL JR

SM Lanang Premier kicks off the Christmas season with the grand lighting of its Galaxy of Lights themed Christmas installations at the mall's atrium on Friday night. LEAN DAVAL JR

Grocery shoppers are seen at a supermarket along J.P. Laurel Avenue in Davao City. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assures the public that price increase in basic commodities is unlikely until end of the year. LEAN DAVAL JR

Grab Philippines country head Grace Vera Cruz leads the formal launch of Grab Car in Davao City held at Dusit d2 Hotel on Friday. LEAN DAVAL JR

A vendor fixes his display of commercial rice while waiting for customers at a stall inside Agdao Public Market in Davao City. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza has "hardly any" impact on the Philippine economy. LEAN DAVAL JR