President Rodrigo Duterte consoles Mud Monda, whose parents Muid and Hadji Monda died in the car bomb explosion in Lamitan, Basilan onJuly 31, 2018. The Mondas, members of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit, were among the 10 blast fatalities. The President, accompanied by his special assistant Christopher “Bong” Go, promised Mud educational assistance and a monthly allowance. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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