Author Archives: Paulo C. Rizal

7 years ago

PRE-DEPARTURE SPEECH

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PRE-DEPARTURE SPEECH

President Rodrigo Duterte listens to a reporter asking a question during his pre-departure speech at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport on Monday, April 10. Duterte will be meeting his counterparts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Qatar from April 10 to 16. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

7 years ago

PALM SUNDAY

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PALM SUNDAY

Crowds hold their crosses made of palm fronds as a Catholic priest blesses them with holy water on Palm Sunday, April 9 at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Mintal, Davao City. (More…)(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

7 years ago

Joma to come home if peace nego prospers

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Joma to come home if peace nego prospers

Exiled Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairperson Jose Maria Sison might set foot in the Philippines if peace talks between communists and the Philippine government significantly progresses.

7 years ago

CANDLES FOR JUSTICE

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CANDLES FOR JUSTICE

Members of different church groups on Friday, April 7 light candles to call for justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte along Roxas Avenue, Davao City. According to reports by human rights group Karapatan, they recorded 23 cases of politically motivated summary executions since Duterte came into power. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

7 years ago

CHURCH’S BELL TOWER

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CHURCH’S BELL TOWER

Two workers brave the midday heat while working on the reconstruction of the San Pedro Cathedral Bell Tower along San Pedro Street, Davao City on Thursday, April 6. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)