Posts by Geonarri Solmerano
PCOS Machine
Members of a board of election inspectors (BEI) in Kidapawan City reorient themselves on the operation of a precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machine that will be used in the… »
Escape from the summer heat (and brownouts)
Residents and tourists escape from the summer heat and the brownouts by taking a dip at the Bongolanon Falls in Magpet, North Cotabato. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Graduation Time
A vendor sells garlands for families of graduating students in Kidapawan City on March 19. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Overcrowded Bus
Passengers going back to work after spending the holidays with the relatives pack a Davao-bound bus in Kidapawan City on Jan. 1, 2013. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Misa de Gallo
A Christmas parol shines bright during the Misa de Gallo outside the Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces Cathedral in Kidapawan City on Sunday, December 16, the first of the… »
After the Flood
AFTER THE FLOOD. A resident cleans her house after a flash flood swept through it and four other houses in Barangay Sudapin, Kidapawan City on Oct. 23, 2012. MindaNews photo… »
Blind Woman
Poverty drives this blind woman to begging for alms in buses in Kidapawan City. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Rubber Industry Congress
A participant of the 1st Regional Rubber Industry Congress checks on the proper way of planting rubber trees at the farm in Makilala, North Cotabato Sunday, Aug. 22, 2012. MindaNews… »
Tug of War
TUG OF WAR. School girls play the traditional tug-of-war during a break at the Lanao Elementary School, Kidapawan City July 27, 2012. MindaNews photo by Geonari Solmerano
Rampaging Waters
RAMPAGING WATERS. Residents retrieve whatever possessions they can find in their houses destroyed by a flood in Kidapawan City. The flood carried away three houses along Nuangan River on June… »
Bus Bombing
BUS BOMBING. Police investigators check on the luggage compartment of a Cagayan de Oro-bound Rural Transit bus where an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded, killing two persons and injuring 18… »
School Science
SCHOOL SCIENCE. Engineering students from Notre Dame of Kidapawan College test their innovation, an electronic motorcycle helmet and electronic starter for motorcycles, in Kidapawan City on March 13, 2012. The… »
Summer Rains
SUMMER RAINS. Students unfurl their umbrellas during a heavy downpour in Kidapawan City. It’s summer but heavy rains are felt throughout Mindanao. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Jobless
JOBLESS Hundreds of job hunters flock to the jobs fair in Kidapawan City on Feb. 24, 2012. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
DILG Sec in Kidapawan City
A police officer explains to DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo (left) how the attack took place at the city jail of Kidapawan City on Feb. 23, 2012. MindaNews photo by Geonarri… »
Kidapawan City: Road Race
UNHURT. A rider crashes during a motorcycle race in Kidapawan City on Feb. 11, 2012. The rider, Danna Uy, was unhurt in the race held for the celebration of Kidapawan’s… »
Kidapawan City: 12th Foundation Day
CELEBRATE. Two boys walk under a huge arch as Kidapawan City goes on high gear for the celebration of its 14th foundation day on Feb. 12, 2012. Mindanews photo by… »
Shopping Spree
SHOPPING SPREE. Kidapawan City residents have a field day buying at the various ukay-ukay stores set up for the city’s 14th foundation anniversary on Feb. 12, 2012. MindaNews photo by… »
Kidapawan City: Firecrackers
A customer buys fireworks in one of the stores in Kidapawan City on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. The local government took precaution disallowing the sale of firecrackers. MindaNews photo by… »
Christmas decors for sale
A boy sells Christmas decors on the streets near the Kidapawan City Public Market on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. MindaNews photo by Geonarri O. Solmerano
Merry Christmas Kidapawan City
The City Hall of Kidapawan City is beautifully adorned with hundreds of lights as the City Government spruces it up for the Christmas Season. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Kidapawan City: Christmas Lanterns
CHRISTMAS. Store attendants in Kidapawan City prepare Christmas decorations for sale on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Waste Pickers
Father and son smile for the camera as they push their trisikad loaded with junk in Kidapawan City. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Kalivungan Festival Street Dancing Showdown
COLORS. Dancers perform a tableau during the Kalivungan street dancing in Kidapawan City on September 1, the culminating activity of the 97th Foundation Anniversary of North Cotabato.. Kalivungan is a… »
Trash to Cash
Residents bring their discarded appliances, bottles and old tires to a collection center in Kidapawan City. The project dubbed “Trash to Cash” is aimed to protect the environment and prevent… »
Buwan ng Wika
Students from Notre Dame of Kidapawan College wear Filipiniana costumes in their presentation during the program marking the “Buwan ng Wika” in Kidapawan City. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Strong Punch
STRONG PUNCH. An amateur boxer lands a punch on his opponent in this bit of action in Mlang town, North Cotabato. Mlang celebrated its 60th Foundation Day with amateur boxing… »
Survival Training
SURVIVAL TRAINING. Girl Scouts learn to cook rice using bamboo culm at the Kidapawan City Pilot Elementary School. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Beautification
BEAUTIFICATION. Taking advantage of fine weather, workers trim the pine trees along the major streets in Kidapawan City. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Football Surge
FOOTBALL RAGE. Students play football in Notre Dame of Kidapawan College in Kidapawan City. Following the victories of the Philippine football team Azkals, there is a surge in the popularity… »
Guitar Lessons
Students practice the guitar during their break time at the Notre Dame of Kidapawan College in Kidapawan City. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Earning their baon
EARNING THEIR BAON. School children collect the fruits of mahogany trees that abound at the Kidapawan City Catholic Cemetery. After drying , they will sell the fruits to traders at… »
Eager to Learn
EAGER TO LEARN. A young girl practices her writing skills on a pad of paper as her parents fall in line during enrollment at the Kidapawan City Public Elementary School in Kidapawan… »
Summer Fruit: Singkamas
Singkamas or yam bean is abundant in the market of Kidapawan City and is sold at P10 a kilo. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
All Ears
ALL EARS. Members of the newly formed Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) listen to experts during their seven-day anti-terrorism campaign in Kidapawan City. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Pacman Fans
Boxing fans place bets as they watch on TV the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley in Kidapawan City on Sunday, May 8. Pacquiao won the 12-round fight by… »
Kidapwan City: Tigdas Vaccination
A child grimaces in pain as a health worker administers an anti-measles vaccine shot in Kidapawan City. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Laundry Time
Mother and child wash their clothes in theclean flowing waters in a river in Malasila, Makilala town, NorthCotabato. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano
Kidapawan City: Palm Sunda
PALM SUNDAY. A priest blesses the palm fronds brought by church goers in front of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace Cathedral in Kidapawan City on Palm Sunday, April 17,… »
Palm Sunday
PALM SUNDAY. A churchgoer chooses from a selection of palm fronds in front of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace Cathedral in Kidapawan city on Palm Sunday, April 17, the… »
