Migratory birds fly over the swamplands of Candaba, Pampanga – their favorite stop at this time of the year — as farmers toil through the day, Feb. 4, 2012. Mayor Jerry Pelayo issued a warning against shooting birds down as the town celebrates its ‘Ibon-Ebon (Bird and Egg) Festival’ this week. (Photo by KJ ROSALES)

Photo shows (L-R) Editor-in-Chief Dr. Cris J. Icban Jr., President Atty. Hermogenes P. Pobre, Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, Executive Vice President Dr. Emilio C. Yap III, Manila Bulletin Chairman Dr. Emilio T. Yap, President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, Former President Fidel Valdez Ramos, Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio B. Coloma, Manila Bulletin Vice Chairman Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide Jr. (Photo by RUDY LIWANAG)

Mothers and their children join the event dubbed ‘Run to Save Lives, Run for Breastfeeding’ at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Organized by the MDG Achievement Fund and the National Nutrition Council, the event aims to promote breastfeeding and proper infant and young child feeding practices. (Photo by LJ PASION)

Tricycle drivers in Mandaue City, Cebu, are being advised to form cooperatives in preparation for the phase-out of tricycles from the city’s congested streets. Cooperatives are expected to help the drivers switch to other forms of transport vehicles such as multicabs or jeepneys. (Photo by CHERYL BALDICANTOS)

Residents of Sta. Mesa, Manila, take advantage of a free medical check-up during the 'Bayanihan' medical and dental mission by the Civil Military Operations Battalion, Civil Military Operations Group of the Philippine Army. The event was held with the support of the Passion for Christ Nationwide Ministries and the Jose Rizal Lodge. (Photo by JACQUELINE HERNANDEZ)