Dureza hits back at critics on ‘delayed’ release of prisoners
Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza said they are appalled by some sectors attacking them on the delay of the release of political prisoners in the country.
Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza said they are appalled by some sectors attacking them on the delay of the release of political prisoners in the country.
President Rodrigo Duterte guaranteed to Communist leaders that he will pursue an independent foreign policy and will revoke the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States.
Once the government clinches bilateral ceasefire, it is likely to lose interest in pursuing fundamental social reforms.
National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace consultant Wilma Tiamzon signs the unity statement for peace during the peace forum and assembly held at the University of the Immaculate Conception in Davao City on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 3. Behind her is husband, Benito Tiamzon, NDF peace panel member. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
Two years after the last adjustment in the minimum wage in the region, workers will get a P23 to P29 minimum wage increase depending on the sector and industry effective December 16.