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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 event successfully set the tone for the next fur days of the negotiations that are hoped to produce agreements on socio-economic reforms, amnesty for political prisoners, joint ceasefire, and political and constitutional reforms.

Kodao Productions continues its comprehensive coverage of the formal peace talks for the fourth consecutive time.

Oslo, Norway
October 6, 2016

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 unify their differing draft outlines while earlier GRP-NDFP panel discussions also failed to agree on the conduct of release of more than 400 political prisoners. Read more

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. Read more

NDFP’s Jazmines thanks Duterte for opening up on peace

After his release from his five-year detention, National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultant Alan Jazmines thanked President Rodrigo Duterte on his decision to resume formal peace negotiations with the revolutionary group. Read more