‘Peace negotiations necessary to address roots of armed conflict’–Joma Sison
Chief Political Consultant Jose Maria Sison delivered the first remark for the NDFP in the opening ceremony of the fourth round of formal peace negotiations with the GRP, calling the peace talks as necessary in addressing the roots of the armed conflict. As expected, Sison in his remarks laid down a most comprehensive blueprint in […]
‘Sharing common values and common aspirations’–Jesus Dureza
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza said the fourth round of formal talks between the GRP and the NDFP is the farthest the negotiations have ever been. In his opening remarks, Dureza said he has noticed both parties “are no longer in the concept of negotiating but already sharing common values and common […]
‘We’re back where we belong’–Norwegian facilitator
Royal Norwegian Government Special Envoy to the Philippine Peace Process Elisabeth Slattum welcomed the GRP and NDFP panels to the negotiating table after two months of impasse. In her opening remarks, Slattum congratulated the parties and the president of the Philippines for “working through a tough crisis and for showing courage, perseverance and genuine commitment […]
Fourth round of GRP-NDFP talks finally opens; ceasefire in the agenda
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands—The opening ceremony of the fourth round of formal talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) pushed through this morning, both parties making yet another unprecedented move towards achieving more substantial agreements despite tensed negotiations the previous day. With nearly […]
LARAWAN: Pormal na pagbubukas ng usapang pangkapayapaan
The Netherlands April 3, 2017
2nd Day: Everyone is hoping the barong Tagalogs would be worn today
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands— After a day’s delay, Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) negotiators said they agreed to proceed with the opening ceremony of their fourth round of formal talks today. Already announced before lunch time, the agreement became final at past nine in the […]
LARAWAN: Pag-uusap hinggil sa tigil-putukan
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands April 2, 2017
GRP and NDFP panels continue ceasefire discussions
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands–Peace negotiators of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) resumed their panel-to-panel discussions late in the afternoon today to explore ways to address the proposed bilateral ceasefire agreement. As of 4:30 in the afternoon local time (10:30 in the evening, Philippine […]
LARAWAN: Pag-uusap hinggil sa agenda
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands April 2, 2017
Peace panels start agenda-setting
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands–GRP and NDFP peace negotiators have started their first panel-to-panel meeting to set the agenda for the fourth round of formal peace negotiators in this seaside town. GRP chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III and members Hernani Braganza, Angela Trinidad, Rene Sarmiento and Tony Arellano were seated across the table from NDFP chief negotiator […]