CPP to declare unilateral ceasefire next week
THE Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) announced today it is set to issue another unilateral declaration of interim ceasefire not later than March 31. In a press statement, the CPP Information Bureau said its ceasefire declaration is in anticipation and support of the fourth round of peace talks between the National Democratic Front of the […]
4th round of GRP-NDFP talks to be held in The Netherlands
THE Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have agreed on a new venue and the final dates of their fourth round of formal negotiations. In a press statement, Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Erik Førner said the talks will be held at the town […]
JASIG and talks termination ‘unjust, unreasonable and improper’–NDFP
THE National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) announced today it cannot acknowledge receipt of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines’ (GRP) “cancellation” of the peace talks. In a statement, NDFP chief negotiator Fidel Agcaoili said Presidential Peace Adviser on the Peace Process’ letter dated February 7 should have been sent to the […]
‘Difficult but successful’ round of talks ends in Rome
ROME, Italy—The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) concluded their “difficult but successful” round of formal peace talks a week after it opened, five days of which were spent in “exacting” negotiations. The parties said they achieved advances on six major issues listed on their […]
Third round opens amidst complaints of CARHRIHL and JASIG violations
ROME, Italy—Despite major problems before its convening, the third round of formal peace negotiations between the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) opened as scheduled at ten thirty this morning local time (5:30 pm Philippine time). Both parties expressed optimism that the six-day negotiations […]
CASER to be tackled most at third round of talks
ROME, Italy–The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have approved a common agenda of the third round of formal negotiations. Hours before the formal opening of the talks to be held for the first time in this ancient city, both panels met and agreed […]
NDFP-GRP close 2nd round of talks with commitment to release political prisoners
OSLO, Norway–The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) promised to deliver on its commitment to release political prisoners after four days of intense negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) which ended today.
Bello announces early conclusion of 2nd round of talks
In this video, government chief peace negotiator Silvestre Bello III answers questions on the status of the formal peace negotiations between the GRP and the NDFP on its third day.
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 […]
Atty. Edre: Handa ang aking mga kliyente sa usapang pangkapayapaan
Panayam ng Kodao Productions kay Atty. Edre Olalia, legal consultant ng National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace panel hinggil sa lalamanin ng ikalawang pag-uusap at kahandaan ng NDFP sa pagharap sa GRP. Oslo, Norway October 5, 2016