NDFP will not be swayed by Duterte’s ultimatums–Agcaoili
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is mistaken to think that the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) would be swayed into signing a bilateral ceasefire with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, NDFP Negotiating Panel chairperson Fidel Agcaoili said. Reacting to Duterte’s threat that he will not release political prisoners without a signed bilateral ceasefire […]
Black Friday protests rage throughout the Philippines
FOR THE thousands of participants at the “Black Friday” protest at Rizal Park last November 25, Ferdinand Marcos’s heroes burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani is part of a plan to fully reinstate his family as the country’s most powerful political clan. Braving rains brought by Typhoon Marce, the massive rally participated by thousands of […]
Lakbayan 2016 challenge Duterte to end militarization and US intervention
CONVENORS of the Lakbayan ng Pambansang Minorya (Lakbayan) challenged president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration to continue to take action against militarization and United States intervention at a press conference at University of the Philippines-Diliman last October 10.
Activists mark Duterte government’s first 100 days
Progressive organizations trooped to Mendiola Bridge in downtown Manila to mark the first 100 days of the Rodrigo Duterte last October 8, Saturday. The activists said they aim to express support to pro-people programs of the new government while registering their opposition to anti-people policies.
100 Days: Activists praise Duterte achievements, criticize shortcomings
Activists commended the achievements of the Rodrigo Duterte government in its first 100 days in office while pointing out its shortcomings in a report presented at the Quezon City Sports Club last October 5. Groups led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said the Duterte government must be congratulated on its assertion of Philippine sovereignty and […]
Bayan protest at US Embassy supports Duterte’s ‘independent foreign policy’
PROGRESSIVE groups led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) marched to the US Embassy last September 16 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Philippine Senate’s rejection of the extension of the Philippine-United States of America Military Bases Agreement and to support “President Rodrigo Duterte’s independent foreign policy.” The protest celebrated the 1991 rejection by 12 senators […]
LARAWAN: Pagtatapos ng usapang pangkapayapaan, tagumpay
Oslo, Norway August 26, 2016
‘Historic’ peace talks end successfully with 6 agreements; panels agree to meet again in October
OSLO, Norway—The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) signed six major agreements at the end of their five-day “friendly and cordial” formal peace talks. The negotiations ended as it began–with laughter and banter that reflected “historic and unprecedented” achievements: Reaffirmation of previously-signed agreements; Reconstitution of NDFP’s […]
Talks hit ‘minor bumps’ on 3rd day but remain ahead of schedule
OSLO, Norway—The ongoing formal peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have hit minor bumps on some issues but remain “slightly ahead of schedule.” GRP panel chair Silvestre Bello III said there have been minor difficulties but both panels were able […]
STREETWISE: History in the making
Streetwise by Carol Pagaduan-Araullo History in the making The past weeks have been a roller coaster ride for many of us – human rights activists working hard for the release of political prisoners, the political prisoners themselves and their loved ones, peace advocates mobilizing public support for the resumption of peace talks between the Government […]