Ata Manobo women harvest rice in Talaingod, Davao del Norte on Thursday (13 August 2026). They said they continue to plant heirloom rice varieties, at least 40 of them which they have inherited from their ancestors, in their farmlands. MindaNews photos by MANMAN DEJETO
About a decade after it was turned over by the Department of Agriculture in 2016, this tramline in Sitio Panigan, Brgy. Tawan-Tawan, Baguio District, Davao City remains operational and continues to carry not only produce, but also the hopes and dreams of the farming communities in Mt. Tipolog. Managed by the Mt. Tipolog Bantay Kinaiyahan Association, farmers pay two pesos for every kilo of produce they load. Photographed late July 2026 by KAT PETINES RABINO / MindaNews
An employee of the provincial government of Bukidnon shows packages of award-winning coffee grown in the province during the 35th Mindanao Business Conference in Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday (12 August 2026). MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO
Members of the Bukidnon-Daraghuyan tribe in Sitio Ulangohon, Barangay Dalwangan in Malaybalay City hold a ritual to mark the United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Sunday, 9 August 2026. MIndaNews photo by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO
Quality and affordability are keys to selling products but in highly competitive markets, catchy brand names and taglines attract customers. Take Tagum City, Davao del Norte’s “Tagum Pie,” one of the participants in the Kadayawan Festival Mindanao Trade Expo at Ayala Abreeza Mall in Davao City. Coupled with a clever twist on the familiar slogan “Ato Ni Buy,” Tagum Pie may further succeed in catching more buyers. MindaNews photo by DANILO BALUCOS
Who would take a bath or wash clothes in a river that cuts through the middle of the city? Residents of Oroquieta City in Misamis Occidental, particularly those living by the bank of the Layawan River, do, as photographed Sunday morning (9 August 2026). MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA
Supporters install campaign materials of Akmad “Jack” Abas, commander of the Eastern Mindanao Front of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces and currently a Member of Parliament in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. MindaNews chanced upon them on Saturday afternoon, 08 August 2026 in Pikit in what used to be part of North Cotabato, now in the BARMM’s Special Geographic Area. Abas is nominee number 17 of the MILF’s political party – the United Bangsamoro Justice Party. MindaNews photo by GREGORIO BUENO
The remains of former Zamboanga del Norte 1st District Rep. Romeo Jalosjos Sr. lie in state in one of his residences inside the family-owned Glorious Fantasyland Complex in Dapitan City on Saturday, 8 August 2026. MindaNews photo
A street sweeper and a grass cutter endure the noontime heat in Iligan City on Thursday (6 August 2026). Weather websites said temperature in the locality at that time was at 36 degrees Celsius in this El Niño season. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA
A UBJP supporter clears the way inside the jampacked Binidayan gym for the entry of MILF chair and former BARMM interim Chief Minister Ahod ‘Al Haj Murad’ Ebrahim, the UBJP’s number 1 nominee, for the party’s opening campaign rally on Monday (3 August 2026) in vote-richest Lanao del Sur province. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA
Eddie Quitoriano, author of the book ‘Deeper Ground, Darker Shadows: The Making of a Mindanao Rebel,’ talks about his travels all over the world in the latter half of the 1980s when he was still with the CPP-NPA to connect with rebel groups and international allies to seek funding during a forum at the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology on Thursday (30 July 2026). MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA
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
The colorful floating walkway that’s made of plastic on the Linamon side of Tinago Falls created quite a stir a few months ago, with one camp thanking the Linamon LGU because people can now get closer to the falls, while nature lovers complained it’s an “eyesore.” MindaNews photo by GREGORIO C. BUENO
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
For more than six years, Ariel has been a familiar sight to churchgoers attending Mass at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish – Redemptorist Church in Davao City. Unlike many street vendors who need to call out loudly or play recorded announcements to attract customers to buy balut or pandesal, Ariel calmly and politely invites passersby to enjoy a cup of taho, as seen here Thursday morning (23 July 2026) at the Ayala Abreeza mall just across the church. MindaNews photo by DANILO BALUCOS
A DPWH personnel holds bus passengers wanting to cross on foot the landslide area in Sitio Marahan, Barangay Marilog Proper in the hinterlands of Davao City on Thursday (23 July 2026) because a soil test is reportedly being conducted in the affected area. MindaNews photo by GREGORIO C. BUENO
The ‘King of Fruits’ now dominates fruit stalls here in Davao City ahead of the Kadayawan Festival Season. The price per kilo for the native durian is around Php 50 while the Puyat variety is around Php 80. MindaNews photo by RAZL EJ TEMAN
Glenn Cantero celebrates as Spain scores against Argentina during overtime of the FIFA World Cup Finals 2026 that was played starting around 3 a.m. Monday (20 July 2026) Philippine time. The city government of Iligan City set up a giant
Local vendors sell fruits in season by the roadside in Kidapawan City on Sunday, 19 July 2026. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
A portion of the Davao-Bukidnon Road in Purok 39, Sitio Marahan, Barangay Marilog Proper in Davao City after two lanes has collapsed due to a road slip on Friday evening, 17 July 2026. MindaNews photo taken 18 July 2026 by GREGORIO BUENO
A farmer from the mountainous area of Barangay Luinab in Iligan City carries a big basket with his harvest of mango to be brought to the nearest market Thursday morning (16 July 2026). MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA
Personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways XII manage traffic at the damaged Aquino Bridge in Glan Padidu, Glan municipality in Sarangani province on Tuesday (14 July 2026). MindaNews photo by YAS D. OCAMPO
At least five barangays in the municipality of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental have their share of coastal uplifts from the June 8 Magnitude 7.8 earthquake, as shown in this photo in Barangay Balangonan taken Tuesday (14 July 2026). MindaNews photos by YAS D OCAMPO
Traders in Davao City prepare to load durian onto a truck bound for Tandag City, Surigao del Sur on Monday, 13 July 2026. According to the traders, they bought the durian for a wholesale price of P25 per kilo in Calinan. In Surigao del Sur, some 300 kilometers away, the price of durian could reach P100 per kilo. MINDANEWS PHOTO
Motorists, including heavy equipment, pass through a road in Sitio Lucban, Barangay Carahayan, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental that is dangerously close to collapse, the ground beneath it almost gone as shown in this photo taken 13 July 2026. MindaNews photo by GREGORIO C BUENO
Dabawenyo hikers and runners enjoy the breeze at the Seaside Promenade of the Azuela Cove in Lanang, Davao City early morning Sunday (12 July 2026). Ongoing construction of the Samal Island-Davao City bridge is visible in the background. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA
Concrete monoliths. Fishers off the coast of Samal Island set out to sea Saturday morning (11 July 2026), passing by the ongoing construction of the Samal Island – Davao City bridge. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA
Workers tasked to distribute ice blocks at the Bangkerohan Market in Davao City take time off on Thursday (10 July 2026) to play the traditional board game dama (similar to checkers) on discarded lawanit board using soft drink bottle caps. Photo contributed by CELSO VERGARA / DA-PDRP
Veterinarian Bayani Vandenbroeck checks the rescued Philippine Eagle from Malayabalay City, Bukidnon at his clinic in Davao City Thursday evening (9 July 2026). The Philippine Eagle was already injured when captured by local villagers along the river in Barangay Dalwangan. MindaNews photo
Boys imagine themselves to be martial artists as they play by the roadside amid the fog along the highway in the highlands of Marilog District, Davao City Wednesday afternoon. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA | Click here for more photos
Close to 1,000 runners from Lanao del Norte and neighboring areas join the LaNorte Unity Run early morning Sunday (5 July 2026), starting at the Mindanao Civic Center in the capital town of Tubod and crossing the scenic Panguil Bay Bridge to Tangub City in neighboring Misamis Occidental province. Photo courtesy of Ha Mid’s Photography
On Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s scheduled first day of impeachment trial Monday (6 July 2026), progressive groups led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN)-Southern Mindanao and Koalisyong Makabayan Southern Mindanao stage a protest along Roxas Avenue in Davao City calling for the conviction of Duterte, accusing her of “impunity” and alleged involvement in corruption, including her confidential funds. MindaNews photo by RAZL EJ TEMAN
Mindanao’s first-ever Pop Mart, at the Abreeza Ayala Malls in Davao City, will be open to the public on Friday (3 July 2026). The Beijing-based toy company claims it has over 500 stores in over 30 countries and regions. MindaNews photo by RAZL EJ TEMAN
Members of the LGBTQ+ march in the streets of Koronadal City to celebrate Pride Month on Sunday, 28 June 2026. MINDANEWS PHOTO
A flag bearer sends off the remains of Mindanao basketball hero Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia on Wednesday (24 June 2026), in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. The flag bearer ran from the Talacogon Gym to his burial grounds at the new public cemetery, a distance of about 3.3 kilometers. MindaNews photo by GREGORIO C. BUENO
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
MOBILE HOME. A group of men in Sitio Praperto, Barangay Malala, Jose Abad Santos town, Davao Occidental help transfer a ‘bahay kubo’ in bayanihan fashion. Bayanihan is said to be a core Filipino value representing communal unity, cooperation, and mutual aid. MindaNews photo by GREGORIO C. BUENO
FUN RUN. Runners jog past the finish line Sunday, 20 June 2026. The fun run was part of the town’s activities as Matungao, Lanao del Norte celebrated its 77th Foundation Day. MindaNews photo by RICHEL V. UMEL
The Panul-iran Steel Bridge in Barangay Abuno in Iligan City, which collapsed when Tropical Storm Basyang hit the area on 6 February 2026, has finally been rebuilt and is already “fully passable” as of 20 June 2026, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways. Photograph taken Sunday (21 June 2026) by BOBBY TIMONERA / MindaNews
Mary Kris Acebron cooks noodles for dinner beside the highway in Barangay Burias, Glan, Sarangani where her family evacuated after the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8, 2026. MindaNews photo taken June 19, 2026 by GREGORIO BUENO
The Municipal Hall of Glan, Sarangani leans on its side after the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8, 2026. MindaNews photo taken June 19, 2026 by GREGORIO BUENO
Renowned photojournalist Veejay Villafranca presents the mechanics of the SinagLarawan 2026 Photo Contest, which offers a top prize of ₱150,000, during its Cagayan de Oro launch at Seda Hotel on Wednesday (17 June 2026). The theme for this year, its fourth contest, is “Pagbubunyi” (Celebration).
Exposed corals are seen dying after the “coastal uplift” in Barangay Pangyan in Glan, Sarangani Province following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake last June 8, 2026. PHIVOLCS reported that the phenomenon, which raised the seafloor by about two meters and caused
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
Hundreds of residents continued to line up Sunday night, 14 June 2026, hoping to pay their respects to Rene Clert ‘Bobet’ Baterbonia at the Christ the King Chapel of the Ateneo de Davao University Senior High School in Bangkal, Davoa City. Public viewing was scheduled until 10 p.m. Baterbonia’s remains will be transported to Talacogon in Augustan del Sur on Monday. MindaNews photo by GREGORIO BUENO
Children enjoy an early morning dip in a coastal village near the Bucana Bridge in Davao City. Photographed from the Coastal Road early morning Sunday (14 June 2026). MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA
