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ESCUDERO BACKS CPP-NPA PEACE TALKS REOPENING

Senator Chiz Escudero expressed support for the Marcos administration’s plan to reopen formal peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to end communist insurgency and contribute to the attainment of lasting peace in the country. In a radio interview recently, Escudero said any peace initiative must get the […]

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PEACE TALKS WON’T SOLVE INSURGENCY – DELA ROSA

Senator Bato dela Rosa has downplayed the effectiveness of peace talks as a solution to the insurgency being waged by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). Dela Rosa said the only solution is for the CPP-NPA leaders and members to surrender to the government. “Kung ayaw nila, eh di tuloy ang giyera.” […]

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NPA MUST PROVE ITS SINCERITY BEFORE PEACE TALKS WITH GOV’T RESUMES — GO

Senator Bong Go has denounced the death threats made by the New People’s Army (NPA) against President Rodrigo Duterte saying the communist rebel group should prove its sincerity first it wants peace talks with the government to resume. Go said the death threats will only imperil the proposed resumption of peace talks between the government […]

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GO TO COMMUNIST GROUPS: RECIPROCATE DUTERTE’S GESTURE OF GOODWILL

Former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go backed President Rodrigo Duterte’s fresh initiative for peace talks with the communists, as he urged them to take advantage of the opportunity because they might not have another shot at peace. “Sino ba namang Pilipino ang gustong pumatay sa kapwa Pilipino? Ako naman kung may pagkakataon pa […]