Second round to finish early; parties approve PCR and EHDF outlines

OSLO, Norway–The second round of formal talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines will finish a day earlier with the approval of outlines of at least two of the three remaining substantive agenda in the peace negotiations.

Joma explains the status of the ongoing peace nego after 2nd day

The parties determined they have the political will to continue with the peace negotiations, maganda lalo na on the side of the GRP. They have a president who said he is a left president. We appreciate the release of theJASIG-protected consultants.  But I also pointed out that a big incentive to accelerate the peace process […]

GRP and NDFP open their second round of formal negotiations in Oslo

Watch select scenes of the historic opening ceremony of the second round of formal talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in Oslo, Norway last October 6, 2016. Despite a nine-hour delay from the original 10 o’clock schedule of the ceremony, the […]

GRP-NDFP negotiations on social and economic reforms, release of political prisoners face delay

Oslo, Norway–Negotiations on social and economic reforms (SER) as well as amnesty for political prisoners faced delays prompting the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to conclude their second day of negotiations early. The parties’ reciprocal working committees for SER adjourned by midday after failing to […]

NDFP, GRP open 2nd round of formal talks; present separate focus

OSLO, Norway — The second round of formal talks here between the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) opened at six o’clock in the evening (Oslo time) after nine hours of delay. Punctuated by a standing ovation by both parties to long-time and recently-resigned […]

Renante Gamara: Ang CASER at ang manggagawang Pilipino

Panoorin at pakinggan natin ang kahalagahan ng repormang sosyo-ekonomiko na pag-uusapan sa peace talks para sa mga manggagawa. Si Renante Gamara, beteranong organisador ng mga obrero, ay isang NDFP consultant. Bitbit niya ang interes ng uring manggagawa sa usapang pangkapayapaan sa pagitan ng NDFP at Gubyerno ng Republika ng Pilipinas.