9:30 p.m. – President Duterte, Mayor Sara Duterte, Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and other officials arrive at the scene and meet with relatives of those believed trapped. 10 p.m.-12 p.m. – A Mass officiated by Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles is held at Alorica Restaurant just across the still burning mall. ADVERTISEMENTDec. 24, Sunday3:00-3:20 a.m. President Duterte meets with some members of the rescue units who appraised him of the condition inside the burning mall. 3:20 a.m. – President Duterte announces the grim assessment the trapped victims may have zero chances of survival. 4:30 a.m. – President Duterte leaves the holding area; families are soon ferried by government buses back to their homes.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 26, 2017 12:00 UTC