Women’s rights advocates today urged the Philippine government to reopen the issue on comfort women with the Japanese government after Japan and South Korea concluded a diplomatic stage in resolving the issue of comfort women in Korea.
Monthly Archives: December 2015
The Army belied the recent report by the National Democratic Front that the guerrilla troops of the New People’s Army and their armaments are increasing.
People start to buy fruits for the upcoming New Year at the Bankerohan market, while market stalls are still not crowded. Filipinos still observe a lot of traditions that in ushering a prosperous New Year, from the shape and number of fruits to be displayed on the table and the kind of meat to avoid, to making noises at the strike of 12 midnight to scare away bad spirits. Many of these customs show strong Chinese influence.(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
