The Davao Light and Power Co. announced Thursday, Mar. 23 that they will conduct two 15-minute power interruptions on March 26 and March 27 affecting the city's major areas.
The Implementing Panels of the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front sign on Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017 the new Terms of Reference for the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro after a special meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo courtesy of Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process)
When will the Duterte government learn that all-out war solves nothing but instead only heightens the resolve of the poor, deprived and oppressed Filipinos to further advance the struggle for justice, human rights and lasting peace?
Duterte’s backtracking is easily remedied. He and his government should demonstrate the political will to push through legislation to protect the rights of the country’s LGBT population, starting with same-sex marriage.
President Rodrigo Duterte is introduced to government officials of Thailand including Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak and Minister of Justice Suwaphan Tanyuvardhan upon his arrival at the Royal Thai Airforce, Military Air Terminal in Bangkok, Thailand on March 20, 2017. Also in the photo is Special Assistant to the President Christopher Go. (Robinson Niñal Jr./Presidential Photo)