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Dennis Larida looks at a photo of his 12-year-old son, Josh washing his own clothes on Saturday, Dec. 24. This will be the first time that he will not be celebrating Christmas with his son and his wife, Melanie who both died in the Roxas night market bombing on September 2, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Hundreds of Catholic devotees attend the Simbang Gabi in Sto. Niño Parish in Panabo City on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Catholics aim to complete the nine dawn masses which started on December 16 and ended on December 24. (Contibuted photo by Maricar Emata)

GRP peace panel member Atty. Rene Sarmiento says he feels very positive that the peace talks with the National Democratic Front will yield positive results in a peace forum held at the Ateneo De Davao University on Tuesday, Dec. 13. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Government peace panel member Atty. Antonio Arellano says the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front are looking at problems with different perspectives. He said the peace talks is a matter of bridging the gap between these perspectives as he expressed optimism on the GRP-NDF peace negotiations during the press conference held at the Ateneo de Davao University on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)