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A talk with the Tiamzons on the GRP-NDFP peace talks (Part 1)
/in Videos /by Kodao ProductionsTOP revolutionary leaders Benito and Wilma Tiamzon gave an overview of the resumption of peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), including the social and economic reforms agenda, and what the people can and must do beyond the negotiations.
The forum was held by Kapayapaan Campaign for a Just and Lasting Peace on September 9, 2016 at the Fisher Mall in Quezon City. Read more
Tiamzons urge support for peace talks
/in Videos /by Kodao ProductionsIn their first ever public forum at the Fisher Mall in Quezon City last September 10, couple Benito and Wilma Tiamzon called on all patriotic Filipinos to grab the chance to advance genuine social reforms afforded by the Duterte government’s peace ongoing peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.
Here are photos with an audio clip of the SRO (standing room only) event. (Photos by Raymund Villanueva. Editing by Pom Cahilog Villanueva) Read more
AUDIO: GRP-NDFP peace talks closing ceremony speeches
/in Radio /by Kodao ProductionsLISTEN to the following speeches at the closing ceremony of the first round of formal peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines in Oslo, Norway last August 27, 2016.
(Photos by Jola Diones-Mamangun, Paloma Polo and Jon Bustamante. Recording by Eric Tandoc and Hiyasmin Saturay. Editing by Raymund B. Villanueva)
OPINION: Stop the peace saboteurs!
/in News /by Kodao ProductionsTHEY are killing farmers again.
Just a few days after the killing of four farmers in Fort Magsaysay, Laur, Nueva Ecija on September 3, peasant leader Ariel Diaz was gunned down last Thursday, September 7 in Villa Pereda, Delfin Albano, Isabela.
These incidents occurred at a time when the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philuippines peace talks resumed with renewed commitment and vigor. Topping the agenda are fundamental socio-economic reforms including genuine land reform directly affecting 75 million Filipinos out of the present population of about 100 million.
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Audio reports of the GRP-NDFP first round of formal peace talks 2016
/in Radio, Uncategorized /by Kodao ProductionsLISTEN to radio reports of the first round of formal peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) under President Rodrigo Duterte and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines NDFP) last April 22 to 27, 2016 in Oslo, Norway.
For the third consecutive time (first in 2004 and second in 2011), Kodao has been covering the formal negotiations between both parties.
The first round of talks between the Duterte GRP and the NDFP proves to be the most promising and successful since the turn of the millennium.
Both parties agreed to tackle the substantive agenda of socio-economic reforms when they meet next on October 8-12 this year. (Photos by Jon Bustamante)
PHOTOS: The GRP-NDFP Oslo Joint Statement of August 27, 2016
/in News /by Kodao ProductionsHere are photos of the signed Oslo Joint Statement of August 27, 2016 by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. (Photos by NDFP Negotiating Panel Legal Adviser Edre Olalia) Read more
NDFP consultants declare 1st round of talks successful
/in Videos /by Kodao ProductionsNational Democratic Front of the Philippines consultants declare their first round of peace negotiations with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines successful.
In a press conference at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon their arrival last September 3, the consultants said the agreements reached at the talks push forward their struggle for genuine independence and just and lasting peace.
“We are happy to be part of this historic event,” Benito Tiamzon, in behalf of his group, said.
“We enjoin the Filipino people to join us in fighting for change both within and outside the ambit of the peace negotiations,” Tiamzon added. Read more
NDFP consultants ready for next round of talks
/in News /by Kodao ProductionsNational Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultants are ready for the second round of formal negotiations as they expressed optimism on the peace process between their group and the Rodrigo Duterte government.
In a press conference upon their arrival last September 3 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, Loida Magpatoc and Vicente Ladlad said the first round of formal talks was smooth and successful.
The consultants said “the animosity and oversuspiciousness left by previous administrations” were absent in recently-concluded negotiations in Oslo, Norway.
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and NDFP panels agreed on and signed six issues, paving the way for the second round of the peace talks on October 8 to 12.
The second round of negotiations will focus on socio-economic reforms, a bilateral ceasefire between the GRP and the NDFP and general amnesty for more than 500 political detainees, the consultants said.
Vigilance
The consultants said they hope that Duterte will stay committed to his promise to release all political prisoners.
They also challenged the GRP to uphold its unilateral ceasefire declaration, which, according to them, is “the easiest type of ceasefire to violate.”
The consultants also said that in spite of their optimism, they are calling on the Filipino people to remain vigilant.
‘We must not become complacent because of our initial victories. We must further spread and strengthen our campaigns and struggle for nationalistic and democratic reforms and just and lasting peace,” the Tiamzons said.
Solidarity with Davao
The consultants also denounced the recent bombings in Davao City, saying they condemn terroristic violence that target civilians and non-combatants.
They however declined to comment on Duterte’s declaration of State of Lawlessness.
“We would like to wait for clearer terms of the declaration first,” Benito Tiamzon said.
Tiamzon said they hope that the declarationdoes not curtail freedoms of ordinary citizens. # (Abril Layad B. Ayroso)
Activists laud peace talks success
/in Videos /by Kodao ProductionsActivists laud the success of the first round of formal peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.
They also called on the continuing release of more political prisoners and warned against saboteurs especially from the military.