President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other government officials tour People’s Ville, a 14-hectare socialized housing project under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Project, in Riverside, Calinan, Davao City on Tuesday (28 July 2026). MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Residents walk through ankle-deep floodwater along a street in Taal Area, Bangkal, Davao City on Saturday, 25 July 2026. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Local vendors sell fruits in season by the roadside in Kidapawan City on Sunday, 19 July 2026. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Rene Clert ‘Bobet’ Baterbonia’s mother, Rovelyn, gets emotional during rites at her son’s burial at the new municipal cemetery of Talacogon in Agusan del Sur Wednesday morning (24 June 2026). MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Students ride a “Skylab” in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur on Tuesday (23 June 2026). It is a motorcycle with wooden extensions on both sides — in effect looking like the space station of the 1970s — to accommodate more passengers. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
The funeral convoy for Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia reached his home province og Agusan del Sur about 7 p.m. Monday (15 June 2026), where residents in the municipality of Trento welcomed the remains of the basketball star. Firemen sprayed water up into the air for a water salute, getting everyone nearby wet. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Residents of Mawab, Davao de Oro bid adieu to Rene Clert ‘Bobet’ Baterbonia Monday afternoon (15 June 2026) as the funeral convoy passes by the municipality on its way to his hometown in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. MindaNews photo by
Despite the rain, thick crowds line the highway Monday afternoon (15 June 2026) as the convoy for the remains of Rene Clert ‘Bobet’ Baterbonia makes its way through Panabo City and Carmen in Davao del Norte on the way to
A signage along the national highway greets the funeral convoy of Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia as it passes Panabo City, Davao del Norte on its way to his hometown in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur on Monday (15 June 2026). His remains were brought to St. Peter Panabo, and expected to leave for Talacogon at 1 p.m. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
A member of the Amihan sa Dahican organization performs skimboarding tricks along the coast of Dahican in Mati City, Davao Oriental early morning of Sunday, 26 April 2026. The Amihan members are no ordinary skimboarders and surfers: they are also pawikan protectors, managing sea turtle hatcheries along the shores of Dahican. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Catholic faithful pray inside the Carmelite Church in Davao City on Good Friday, 3 April 2026. Visiting seven churches to pray and reflect on the Stations of the Cross is a tradition practiced by Filipino Catholics during Holy Week. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
It’s a literal bird’s eye view for this bird as it flies above the San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
A motorcyclist fills his tank with petrol in Davao City on 9 March 2026 ahead of the expected big time oil price hike scheduled this week. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao personnel holds an arrival ceremony for two ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, JS Yamagiri and JS Shiranui, at the Port of Davao, in Sasa, Davao City, on 23 February 2026. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte welcomes 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, during the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration held at the Bucana Bridge in Davao City on 16 February 2026. The Bucana Bridge is a gift from China for Davao City given during the term of then President Rodrigo Duterte. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
A vendor prepares a bouquet of flowers at the Agdao Public Market on 13 February 2026, a day before Valentine’s Day, in Davao City. Flowers are selling fast despite the cost of a dozen roses reaching 800 to 1000 pesos. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Department of Public Works and Highways personnel paint lane markers along the highway of Barangay Darong in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur on 21 January 2026. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Farmers use a mechanized mud boat and a traditional carabao to prepare a rice paddy for planting on Saturday (27 December 2025) in Raw-an, Lala, Lanao del Norte. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 December) — The Bondi Beach shooters, Sajid Akram and son Naveed, stayed at a hotel along Magallanes Street in downtown Davao City from November 1 to 28 and stayed mostly in their rooms, hotel staff
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 6 Nov) — Two days after the crash of a Philippine Air Force helicopter in Loreto in Agusan del Sur, the remains of the crew members were sent home aboard PAF planes after being given departure
The bodies of Airman Ameer Khaidar T. Apion of Zamboanga City and Sgt Yves B. Sijub of General Santos City are given departure honors before being airlifted to their respective cities on Thursday (6 November 2025). MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Workers take a break from planting pineapple cuttings on a plantation in Libona, Bukidnon Wednesday noon (29 October 2025). MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Townsfolk watch women riders during a motorcross race in Carmen, North Cotabato on 25 October 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
The landslide in Quezon, Bukidnon on Saturday evening carved a big portion of the Zigzag Road in Barangay Palacapao, rendering the highway impassable to all kinds of vehicles. Photo courtesy of LGU-Quezon A DPWH personnel warns motorists not to proceed
A house in Marfori Heights, Davao City sustains major damage after the 7.4 magnitude quake that hit Southern Philippines on 10 October 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
A street hawker prepares a stir fry dish at a night market near the Tagum City Trade and Cultural Center on Friday night, 29 August 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Sisters Lydia (right) and Belen Alcoriza weave “banig” (traditional sleeping mats) inside their home in Barangay Maputi, San Isidro, Davao Oriental on Thursday (28 August 2025). MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Farmers harvest cabbage in the municipality of Amai Manabilang (formerly Bumbaran), Lanao del Sur on Thursday (21 August 2025.) MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 August) — Floral floats, indigenous tribes, school children, and street dancers took to the streets of Davao City on Sunday (17 August 2025), for the “Indak-indak sa Kadayawan” and “Pamulak sa Kadayawan.” The two separate
An ice cream vendor hurriedly crosses a pedestrian lane on San Pedro Street in downtown Davao City on Thursday evening, 7 August 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
A kid’s eyes are glued to a mobile phone along San Pedro Street in Davao City on Thursday evening, 7 August 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
A farmer sprays a rice field in preparation for planting in Lala town, Lanao del Norte on Monday, 7 July 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Kids take turns diving into a stream in Los Amigos, Davao City on Saturday afternoon, 28 June 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Vice President Sara Duterte (in blue) attends the oath-taking of her brother incoming Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte (middle), Davao City councilors, and 3rd District representative Isidro Ungab at the Sangguniang Panlungsod on Friday, 27 June 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Horse experts guard 18 horses being held at a parking lot of a coffee shop in Lanang, Davao City on Monday (9 June 2025) after the animals escaped from a farm in Tigatto, some 8 kilometers away. The horses running loose around town went viral on social media after they were caught on video by local residents. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Elena Mabano, of the Toril Kalambuan Association, sews handbags made from discarded election campaign tarpaulins and plastic sachets in Davao City on World Environment Day (5 June 2025). Ending plastic pollution is the theme for this year’s World Environment Day. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Mito Akira, Project Director of Shimizu Corporation, inspects the road mountain tunnel portion of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project in Barangay Waan, Davao City on Wednesday (4 June 2025). MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Farmhands load husked coconuts in Sulop, Davao del Sur on Friday (30 May 2025). The Philippine Coconut Authority has reported that as of May 27, copra in the Davao Region is selling at ₱74.25 per kilogram. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Members of the board of election inspectors print and check election returns after the closing of polls on 12 May 2025 in Davao City. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Maria Victoria “Mags” Maglana, candidate for Davao City’s 1st district representative, casts her vote at the Manuel Roxas Elementary School in Davao City shortly before 3 p.m. on 12 May 2025. Maglana ran against Rep. Paolo Duterte and PBA party-list Rep. Margarita Ignacia “Migs” Nograles and two others. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Local residents look for their polling precincts before casting their voteS for the midterm elections at the Zonta Elementary School in Davao City on 12 May 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Vice President Sara Duterte talks to reporters after casting her vote at the Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School in Matina, Davao City on 12 May 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Confetti rains on Karlo Alexei Nograles candidate for Davao City mayor (center) and his team at the end of the miting de avance Saturday night, 10 May 2025 in Buhangin. Nograles’ team is asking voters to vote for a change
Mayor Sebastian Duterte and Kitty Duterte with the senate line up of the PDP-Laban, allies of the Duterte family, during the Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod miting de avance on 9 May 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Election campaign posters fill the walls of a street in downtown Davao City on 9 May 2025. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Progressive groups stage a rally along Roxas Avenue in Davao City on Labor Day (1 May 2025). They are calling for wage increase and are slamming the government for the continued increase in the prices for basic commodities. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
A sticker bearing the image of former President Rodrigo Duterte adorns the shawl of a female supporter during a gathering on Roxas and CM Recto Streets in Davao City on Friday (28 March 2025), the former leader’s 80th birth anniversary. Duterte’s supporters are calling for his return to the Philippines from The Hague, Netherlands where he is being detained while awaiting trial before the International Criminal Court for alleged crime against humanity linked to his bloody “war on drugs.” MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
