Peace worker calls for the continuation of the peace process
AFP-PNP arrest and torture activist
AN activist from Metro Manila was arrested and tortured by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) over what human rights group Karapatan said are false charges. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan)-Metro Manila campaign officer Ferdinand Castillo, 57, was arrested last February 12 in Sta. Quiteria, Caloocan by elements of Criminal […]
Various sectors vow support for peace talks continuation
Various sectors converged at the Palma Hall of the University of the Philippines last February 10 to urge President Rodrigo Duterte to let formal peace negotiations between his government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines continue. Bayan Muna Karlos Ysagani Zarate said it would be a waste to terminate the peace talks given […]
Medical mission threatened by Alamara on their way back to Davao City
BELEAGUERED participants of the 31-member National Medical and Solidarity Mission to Talaingod, Davao del Norte province are currently on their way back to Davao City after being stranded due to threats by the notorious paramilitary group Alamara yesterday. Save Our Schools Network spokesperson and mission participant Rius Valle said on his Facebook page that the […]
Northeast Mindanao NPA declares ceasefire due to quake; 7th IDPA launches ‘focused military ops’ in CL and Ilocos
THE North-Eastern Mindanao Regional Command of the New People’s Army (NPA) declared a unilateral ceasefire in the Province of Surigao del Norte and some municipalities of Agusan del Norte following a 6.7 earthquake in the area last Friday. In a statement, Ka Ariel Montero, spokesperson of the Regional Operational Command of the NPA, said the […]
Youth commissioner Aiza Seguerra calls for peace talks resumption
NPA to launch offensives vs GRP’s all-out war—Ka Oris
THE National Operational Command of the New People’s Army (NPA) has announced all its units can now “take full initiative” as the 10-day grace period for the termination of its unilateral ceasefire declaration expired today. “Starting today, the Unilateral Declaration of Interim Ceasefire is now completely terminated. All NPA commands and territorial units, as well as people’s […]
1 soldier killed, 5 injured in ongoing clash with NPA in Cagayan
FIGHTING between the Philippine Army (PA) and the New People’s Army (NPA) in Sto. Niño, Cagayan erupted anew yesterday resulting in the wounding of five government troopers, a radio station reported. Police Senior Inspector Rogelio Catubag of the Sto. Niño police station said the latest clash lasted for an hour, according to Bombo Radyo-Tuguegarao. Reportedly […]
Resume talks, not all-out war – peace advocates
By Mikhaela Dimpas, UP College of Mass Communications VARIOUS sectors and peace advocates mobilized in front of University of the Philippines’ Palma Hall to remind the Duterte Administration that an all-out war against the New People’s Army is an all-out war against the people. “Hindi na sila natuto sa leksiyon ng kasaysayan mula pa kay Marcos, […]
Artists’ Creed for Peace
