A government negotiator with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines said there are 21 political prisoners who already have clearances, 18 of whom are eligible for pardon.
Datu Mintroso Malibato (in blue striped shirt), spokesperson of indigenous peoples group, Karadyawaan prepares the toiletries and clothes for distribution among the remaining Lumad evacuees sheltered inside the Haran compound of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines on Thursday morning, Dec. 22. The relief goods were turned over by members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines in Davao City. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
More than six years ago, Teofilo Melloria, 72 would work in someone else's farm earning him P200 a day.
President Rodrigo Duterte declared a ceasefire and encouraged communists and Moro revolutionary groups to join their families this holiday season.
Department of Agrarian Reform Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Atty. Luis Pangulayan (standing on the left side of the policeman), summarizes the points discussed during the dialogue between the agrarian reform beneficiaries and the Lapanday Foods Corporation on Monday evening, Dec. 19. DAR stressed during the dialogue that the cease and desist order issued in favor of the farmers should be respected by all parties. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)