Audio reports of the GRP-NDFP first round of formal peace talks 2016
LISTEN 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 […]
PHOTOS: The GRP-NDFP Oslo Joint Statement of August 27, 2016
Here 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)
NDFP consultants declare 1st round of talks successful
National 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 […]
NDFP consultants ready for next round of talks
National 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 […]
Activists laud peace talks success
Activists 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.
‘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 […]
Last batch of NDFP consultants arrive in time for signing of joint statement
Six more NDFP consultants arrived in Oslo, Norway on the fourth day of the ongoing formal peace talks between the group and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines. They are Porferio Tuna, Ernesto Lorenzo, Tirso “Ka Bart” Alcantara, Ruben Saluta, Pedro Codaste and Jaime Soledad, who were all released recently by the Duterte […]
Panels announce six agreements on 4th day of talks
OSLO, Norway—The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace panels have already agreed on six major issues barely into the fourth day of their scheduled five-day talks. Moving with surprising dispatch, both panels already initialled their joint drafts of the affirmation of previously signed […]
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 […]
Peace talks sure to end successfully on Friday–Dureza
OSLO, Norway—The ongoing formal peace negotiation between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is sure to end successfully on Friday with both parties already agreeing to three important issues on just the second day of the talks.