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)