On 30th year of Mendiola massacre, farmers demand justice, land reform
“All of us are hopeful that the Duterte administration will reopen the case.”
On 30th year of Mendiola massacre, farmers demand justice, land reform
POSTS FOR "GRP-NDFP peace talks"
ADVERTISEMENT
GRP wants joint ceasefire; NDFP insists on compliance with past agreements first
GRP wants joint ceasefire; NDFP insists on compliance with past agreements first
“…if previously signed agreements are not honored, what guarantees does the NDFP have that future agreements would not be similarly violated by the GRP?”
As peace talks resume, release of political prisoners sought
As peace talks resume, release of political prisoners sought
“We have been waiting for so long. Why do our loved ones remain in detention?”
Yearender 2016 | Will the talks bring the country closer to peace based on justice?
Yearender 2016 | Will the talks bring the country closer to peace based on justice?
Whatever happens in the negotiating table, the CPP said the Filipino people must unite, strengthen their ranks and intensify the struggle for a better society. By RONALYN OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Hopes were high when formal peace talks between the Government of...
NDF tells gov’t: Political prisoners must be freed with ceasefire pact signing
NDF tells gov’t: Political prisoners must be freed with ceasefire pact signing
"The release of political prisoners cannot be reduced to a simple act of goodwill that the GRP can opt to take or not.”
‘Do not hostage political prisoners,’ government told
‘Do not hostage political prisoners,’ government told
"Political prisoners are not bargaining chips.”
Rights group holds gov’t accountable for death of political prisoner
Rights group holds gov’t accountable for death of political prisoner
“How many more political prisoners have to die before the Duterte administration release all political prisoners? While tyrants like Marcos are being treated like heroes to their grave, real heroes like Ocasla who organized peasants and actively defended the rights...
‘Marcos burial puts crack on peace process’
‘Marcos burial puts crack on peace process’
“This is like a slap on Carhrihl - the Comprehensive Agreement on the Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law - a slap on human rights.”
No bilateral ceasefire accord forthcoming, says Tiamzon
No bilateral ceasefire accord forthcoming, says Tiamzon
“With the NPA restrained from mounting offensives, the AFP and PNP continue to violate the people’s rights with impunity.”
NDFP vows to continue pushing for national minorities’ agenda in peace talks
NDFP vows to continue pushing for national minorities’ agenda in peace talks
“Natural resources are being plundered from the ancestral lands of our national minorities.”
Reds mull peace talks sans ceasefire amid heightened military ops
Reds mull peace talks sans ceasefire amid heightened military ops
“If the AFP continues to violate the ceasefire, it will not be long and it is highly probable that the NPA would retract its unilateral ceasefire.”
National minorities thank NDFP consultants
National minorities thank NDFP consultants
In a ceremony, leaders of Sandugo, an alliance of national minorities, express their gratitude to peace consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) for upholding their rights in the peace negotiations with the government.
Agrarian revolution in Cordillera
Agrarian revolution in Cordillera
A peace consultant narrates how revolutionary efforts improved lives and showcased self-determined development in the remotest mountain communities.
National minorities push for rights, welfare in peace talks
National minorities push for rights, welfare in peace talks
"We are glad that the ongoing peace talks is not exclusive to Christians but tackles the issues of the Filipino people, including us, national minorities.”
GRP, NDFP okay outline of reforms, release of political prisoners
GRP, NDFP okay outline of reforms, release of political prisoners
“The most essential success that has been achieved is the agreement on common outlines social and economic reforms, political and constitutional reforms, and the end of hostilities and disposition of forces.”
GRP-NDFP talks on socioeconomic reforms face delays
GRP-NDFP talks on socioeconomic reforms face delays
“The main purpose of the peace negotiations is to address the roots of the armed conflict which, among others, includes poverty, landlessness, joblessness, hunger, and inequality. Placing the outcome ahead in an outline of an agreement on social and economic reforms is like putting the cart before the horse.”
NDFP demands amnesty for political prisoners as 2nd round of talks begins
NDFP demands amnesty for political prisoners as 2nd round of talks begins
“The most effective method of release (of political prisoners) is through an amnesty proclamation as offered by President Duterte himself.”
Groups reiterate call for release of all political prisoners
Groups reiterate call for release of all political prisoners
“The amnesty and release of all political prisoners is an act of righting the violations of the CARHRIHL and the Hernandez political offense doctrine.” – NDFP chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison
Jalandoni resigns, Agcaoili new NDFP chief negotiator
Jalandoni resigns, Agcaoili new NDFP chief negotiator
"While being firm and a good negotiator, your aura has always been appeasing and pleasant, and your generosity and kind heart very present.” -- Royal Norwegian Government Special Envoy to the Philippine Peace Process Elisabeth Slattum to Luis Jalandoni
The Tiamzons on revolution and just peace
The Tiamzons on revolution and just peace
“The progress of the peace talks is hinged not only on the efforts of the NDFP; it needs the broad, active participation of all patriotic and democratic forces in society.”
BE A BULATLAT PATRON
A community of readers and supporters that help us sustain our operations through microdonations for as low as $1.