CEBU. Migratory whale sharks have drawn scores of visitors to coastal Oslob town, 117 kilometers south of Cebu City. A local community’s income has risen, but can they manage the new tourist attraction while keeping both visitors—humans and whale sharks alike—safe? (Liberty A. Pinili)

DAVAO. Most applicants who apply for health card at the City Health Office are frustrated with the time-consuming process. Some have waited the previous night just to get a priority number. (King Rodriguez)

CAGAYAN DE ORO. These motorcycle-riders freely pass through the Recto flyover without looking at the big sign erected at the side that bans motorcycles from passing through the flyover. (Joey P. Nacalaban)

CAGAYAN DE ORO. More than 700 families affected by Tropical Storm Sendong in Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City avail themselves of the free dental and medical services provided by Steag State Power Inc. and the Philippine Army. (Contributed photo)

ZAMBOANGA. Policemen who were among the 208 newly promoted to a rank higher stand in formation during the mass oath-taking ceremony Friday afternoon. (Bong Garcia)

CEBU. The 25 unexploded bombs found buried at the South Reclamation Properties in Cebu City will be detonated starting today at the mines of Carmen Copper Corp. in Toledo City. (Alex Badayos)

DAVAO. Presidential Adviser on Climate Change and former Environment secretary Elisea Gozun gives her opinion on the role of government in regulating mining in the country, especially in Mindanao. Listening intently is Ateneo de Davao University president Fr. Joel Tabora. (JPG/Contributed photo)

CAGAYAN DE ORO. Residents unite in offering prayers and lighting candles to those who are still missing, 40 days after ‘Sendong’ ravaged most areas in Cagayan de Oro. (Joey P. Nacalaban)

BACOLOD. John Paul II Tower at Bredco was erected to commemorate the papal visit. (Gilbur L. Guarte)

CEBU. Representatives from the Central Command-Explosives and Ordnance Disposal unit, the Cebu City police force’s SWAT team and the Cebu City mayor’s office check a pile of vintage bombs found on the former Kawit Island, now part of the South Road Properties. (Allan Cuizon)

DAVAO. Protesters display their placards in front of the Department of Energy along R. Magsaysay Avenue, Davao City, as they demanded the repeal of the Oil Deregulation Law and chided the lack of concern of the Aquino administration on the plight of the poor public vehicle drivers amid the continuing increase in prices of oil products. (Seth delos Reyes)

CAGAYAN DE ORO. Mall-goers were given an array of food to choose from in a food bazaar held in time for the Chinese New Year celebration on Monday at Limketkai Rotunda. (Joey P. Nacalaban)