FLORAL FAREWELL Relatives and friends of former Budget Secretary Emilia Boncodin toss petals of red and white roses on her coffin shortly before her burial Sunday at Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City. ARNOLD ALMACEN
FIERY WONDER The United States shows off its entry in the monthlong 1st Philippine International Pyromusical Competition that started on Feb. 14 at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The United Kingdom was adjudged grand champion. ANDREW TADALAN
AT THE FRONTLINE Protesters raise their fists in front of the Supreme Court on Friday to register opposition to its ruling authorizing President Arroyo to appoint the next Chief Justice. JESS YUSON
It’s a very special day for 198 graduating cadets of Mabikas Class 2010 of the Philippine National Police Academy but President Arroyo breaks tradition by choosing not to attend the graduation ceremony in Silang, Cavite on Thursday. ARNOLD ALMACEN