Minutes before signing the joint statement on the second round of talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, the heads of both Parties took a short break at the Holmenfjord Hotell here in Asker, a municipality part of the Akershus county in the Oslo region in Norway. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
President Rodrigo Duterte listens to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez during a conversation at the launching of “Go Negosyo Mentor Me” program of the Department of Trade and Industry at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City on October 7, 2016. (TOTO LOZANO/PPD)
President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the National Banana Congress held at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on October 7. ACE MORANDANTE/PPD)
In a press conference in Freedom Park Davao City, Pasaka Lumad Confederation in Southern Mindanao Chairman Kerlan Fanagel formally opens the caravan of the national minorities which will be leaving for Manila on October 8, Saturday. (contributed photo)
Presidential peace adviser Secretary Jesus Dureza and National Democratic Front of the Philippines chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison share light moments together before the formal opening of the second round of the peace talks at the Holmenfjord Hotell in Oslo, Norway on Thursday night, October 6, 2016. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
Newly-appointed National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace panel chairman Fidel Agcaoili (left) shares light moments with his predecessor, now NDF senior political adviser Luis Jalandoni at the Holmenfjord Hotell in Oslo, Norway on the day of the opening of the second round of peace talks with the government. Jalandoni has served as NDFP peace panel chair for more than 20 years. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
(From left) Members of the House of Representatives committee on peace and reconciliation Rep. Jesus Sacdalan, Deputy Speaker Bai Sandra Sema, committee chairman Rep. Ruby Sahali, and Rep. Leopoldo Bataouil took a group photo with National Democratic Front of the Philippines senior political adviser Luis Jalandoni (center) inside the Holmenfjord Hotell in Oslo, Norway Thursday. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
Government chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III and Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza chat with the National Democratic Front leaders over lunch upon their arrival at the Holmenfjord Hotell in Oslo, Norway on Thursday, October 6, 2016. In photos are (L-R) NDF panel members Juliet De Lima, chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison, and senior political adviser Luis Jalandoni. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
Dr. Jordana Ramiterre, medical officer of the Reproductive Health and Wellness Center of the City Health Office reminds the ABC of HIV/AIDS prevention during the I-speak media conference in Davao City Thursday, October 6. She said to easily remember ways in preventing AIDS, one should think of A for abstinence, B for be faithful to partners, C for careful sex, D for don’t do drugs, and E for education. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Gina Aguilar Molon, children and youth focal person of the City Social Services and Development Office encourages males to be faithful to their partners and avoid patronizing prostitution during the I-speak media conference at the City Hall of Davao on Thursday, October 6. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
