Fourth round of GRP-NDFP talks finally opens; ceasefire in the agenda
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands—The opening ceremony of the fourth round of formal talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) pushed through this morning, both parties making yet another unprecedented move towards achieving more substantial agreements despite tensed negotiations the previous day. With nearly […]
LARAWAN: Pormal na pagbubukas ng usapang pangkapayapaan
The Netherlands April 3, 2017
2nd Day: Everyone is hoping the barong Tagalogs would be worn today
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands— After a day’s delay, Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) negotiators said they agreed to proceed with the opening ceremony of their fourth round of formal talks today. Already announced before lunch time, the agreement became final at past nine in the […]
LARAWAN: Pag-uusap hinggil sa tigil-putukan
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands April 2, 2017
GRP and NDFP panels continue ceasefire discussions
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands–Peace negotiators of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) resumed their panel-to-panel discussions late in the afternoon today to explore ways to address the proposed bilateral ceasefire agreement. As of 4:30 in the afternoon local time (10:30 in the evening, Philippine […]
LARAWAN: Pag-uusap hinggil sa agenda
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands April 2, 2017
Peace panels start agenda-setting
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands–GRP and NDFP peace negotiators have started their first panel-to-panel meeting to set the agenda for the fourth round of formal peace negotiators in this seaside town. GRP chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III and members Hernani Braganza, Angela Trinidad, Rene Sarmiento and Tony Arellano were seated across the table from NDFP chief negotiator […]
Panels postpone opening to tomorrow
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands–The NDFP and the GRP said the opening ceremony of the fourth round of formal peace negotiations have been postponed to tomorrow, April 3. NDFP peace negotiator Benito Tiamzon said both panels have decided to hold the opening ceremony tomorrow at 10 o’clock in the morning (five o’clock in the afternoon, Philippine time). […]
GRP and NDFP announce peace talks opening delay
Chief negotiators Silvestre Bello III and Fidel Agcaoili addressed representatives of migrant groups here in The Netherlands to announce the delay in the opening of the GRP-NDFP formal talks. GRP’s Bello said their panel received new instructions from President Rodrigo Duterte which they have to discuss with the NDFP. The migrants, majority of whom are […]
Duterte call delays peace talks opening
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands—Even before it started, the fourth round of formal peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is proving to be “difficult and exacting.” The GRP and NDFP negotiating panels announced the opening ceremony of their fourth round of formal talks is […]