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Raymund Villanueva
Reds, Manila End Oslo Talks with ‘Guarded Optimism and Hope’
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA
The Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) ended their first formal peace talks in six years with “guarded optimism and hope,” concluding today, February 22, six hard days of bargaining in this Norwegian capital.
Bulatlat Live Event: GPH-NDFP Peace Talks in Oslo (Last Day)
Bulatlat correspondent Raymund Villanueva provides live updates of the closing ceremonies today, Feb. 21, of the peace negotiations in Oslo, Norway, between the Aquino government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.
Street Shooter: Rad 2011
Rad 2011
Arrests Mar Talks; NDFP Calls for Release of ‘Very Valued’ Consultant
By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA in Olso
and RONALYN V. OLEA in Manila
Arrests of NDFP consultant Alan Jazmines and activist Ericson Acosta marred the opening of the peace process in Oslo. But both sides remain optimistic that despite these incidents, the negotiations would proceed smoothly.
Audio: GPH-NDFP Peace Talks Opening Statements
GPH-NDFP Peace Talks Opening Statements
Audio: Interview with Luis Jalandoni and Alex Padilla
Interview: NDFP’s Jalandoni, GPH’s Padilla
Audio Report: Opening Ceremony of GPH-NDFP Peace Talks in Oslo
GPH-NDFP Peace Talks Opening Ceremony
News in Pictures: In Oslo, GPH and NDF Break a Six-Year Impasse
The government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines resumed peace negotiations on Feb. 15, 2011, after a six-year impasse. Up in the talks is the second of the four substantive agenda, socio-economic reforms. Shown above are government peace panel head Alex Padilla and NDF peace panel chairman Luis Jalandoni. (Photo…
Bulatlat Live Event: GPH-NDF Peace Talks in Oslo (Day 2)
Bulatlat correspondent Raymund Villanueva will provide live updates of the peace negotiations in Oslo, Norway, between the Aquino government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. The negotiations began on Feb. 14 and will end on Feb. 21.
Bulatlat Live Event: GPH-NDF Peace Talks in Oslo (Day 1)
Bulatlat correspondent Raymund Villanueva will provide live updates of the start today of the formal peace negotiations in Oslo, Norway, between the Aquino government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. The negotiations will end on Feb. 21.