“Natural resources are being plundered from the ancestral lands of our national minorities.”
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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
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
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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 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.”