Edre U. Olalia, legal consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) negotiating panel, said the “non-bailable murder charges are trumped-up and sprang out of nowhere.”
Rights advocates slam arrest of peace consultant, wife
Tags: GPH-NDF peace talks
Thorny issues emerge in Oslo peace talks
The second round of peace talks in Oslo, Norway between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) ended on a noticeably less upbeat tone compared to the resumption in August. The weather seemed to forebode such an outcome with the sunny days at the…
‘Release of political prisoners to show Duterte’s commitment to peace talks’ – Tiamzons
Duterte’s recognition and respect for these previously-signed agreements has opened doors for both the resumption of peace talks and the release of political prisoners through peace talks.”
What The Hague is CARHRIHL, CASER, and JASIG? An overview of Philippine peace documents
QUESTION EVERYTHING Mong Palatino Bulatlat.com CARHRIHL, JASIG and The Hague Declaration – these are important peace documents signed by the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front. If the peace talks will resume next month, the next agenda should tackle CASER. What is the meaning and significance of these terms? If these agreements are crucial…
Duterte moves fast on GPH-NDF peace talks
Within three weeks from his inauguration as the 16th President on June 30, Rodrigo R. Duterte will resume the formal peace negotiations – in limbo since 2013 – between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. The talks will reopen ahead of his first state-of-the-nation address on July 25. And to enhance…
Prospects for Peace with Duterte Presidency
By Rey Claro Casambre Philippine Peace Center MANILA — Perhaps the most unexpected, yet most significant, outcome of the Duterte presidential campaign is the return of the peace negotiations into the national consciousness and discourse. To his credit, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was the only presidential candidate who made the resolution of the armed conflict through…
Advocates urge parties to respect human rights, IHL pact
“Not only is this a fertile opportunity for Filipinos to discern and act on the peace platforms of national leaders, but it is also an essential time to continue the clamor for tangible efforts and concrete actions in building peace that addresses the roots of armed conflict.”
People’s movement should force Aquino to resign in aftermath of Mamasapano – Sison
“Aquino’s obedience to the US ‘war on terror’ has only spelled death and destruction.”
Church leaders, sectors push for resumption of peace talks
“The price of war has been incalculable…Listen to the anguish of men and women.”
For the sake of our environment, resume the peace talks
Both blocs in ongoing civil war in PH claim they are for the interests of the people and the integrity of our environment. Let that be a starting point.
Educators form alliance to push for GPH–NDFP peace talks
“The peace negotiations are important and it concerns every Filipino. Its result will directly affect our country and its immediate future.” – Act for Peace