Members of the New People's Army sing the Internationale before the release of the "prisoners-of-war" Cpl. Benjamin Samano and Pfc. Alvin Ricarte. (Johannes Realista Garado/davaotoday.com)
Public school students in colorful costumes are among the participants during the Pasko Fiesta parade held at the Rizal Park, Friday. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) regional director, Eduardo Bellido speaks about global disease outbreaks and its implications to Filipino migrants during a forum commemorating the International Migrants' Day held at the Ateneo de Davao University, Thursday. (Johannes Realista Garado/davaotoday.com)
Prisoner of War (POW), Private First Class Alvin Ricartes' mother Angelina and father Calvin, seek the assistance of the Exodus for Justice and Peace, Thursday, to facilitate the release of their son who was captured by the New People's Army in Monkayo, Compostela Valley last December 2. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Ruby, wife of Corporal Benjamin Samano from Tampakan, North Cotabato, hopes her husband will be released before Christmas. Samano was one of the two soldiers recently captured by the New People's Army last December 2 at the compound of Sumitomo Fruits Corp. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)