The New People’s Army in Northeastern Mindanao declared a unilateral ceasefire in Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte following the severe damage brought by the 6.7 intensity earthquake on Friday night, Feb. 10.
The military said on Sunday that a series of armed encounters occurred between government troops and the NPAs in Sarangani and Compostela Valley provinces on February 11, where a soldier was hurt.
Surigao City airport was greatly damaged by magnitude 6.7 earthquake that hit Surigao Province on February 10, 2017. The damage prompted the airlines to divert the flights to Butuan City. (Rey Baniquet/Presidential Photo)
Jazz Sinadjar, 16 reads a statement opposing the calls to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility during a forum held at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City on Friday, Feb. 10. Sinadjar said the life and welfare of a child should not be sacrificed because of lack of guidance. He also called for the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Law to help children become responsible adults. (Photo by Child Rights Network)
Regina Tecson, officer-in-charge of the City Tourism Office says the city is targeting to reach 1.8 million tourists this year. (Photo by Jason Amisola)