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Militant women leaders Mary Ann Sapar (center), secretary general of Gabriela Davao and Sheena Duazo (right) spokesperson of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan are among those who joined the "Kumpirma: People’s Confirmation of Sec. Gina Lopez” as environment secretary on Wednesday, March 1 in front of the Ateneo de Davao University. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

President Rodrigo Duterte witnesses the emotional reunion of eight year-old Rexon Romoc and his family at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. (King Rodriguez/Presidential Photo)

Public utility jeepney drivers voice out their disapproval of the impending Jeepney Modernization program of the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board in a protest caravan held on Monday, Feb. 27 in Davao City.(Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao-born director Jarell Serencio announces in a press conference on Monday, Feb. 27, 2016 the screening of nine multi-awarded Filipino short films on March 8 at the Holy Cross of Davao College and on March 11 in Cinematheque Davao. The screenings will also feature writing workshops by Filipino screenwriter Ricky Lee. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

A supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte wears a bedeviled mask of Senator Leila De Lima during a rally in support of the Duterte administration on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Rizal Park in Davao City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)