NDFP endorses Mariano, Taguiwalo and Lopez confirmation
THE National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) endorsed the confirmation of three Rodrigo Duterte cabinet secretaries a few days before their final Commission on Appointments (CA) hearing by Congress. In a statement, NDFP chief negotiator Fidel Agcaoili said they look forward to continue working with the three officials in the framework of peace negotiations […]
NPA frees police officer in Bukidnon
THE New People’s Army (NPA) freed a third prisoner of war (POW) yesterday, April 27, in Barangay Dominorog, Talakag, Bukidnon, a National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultant said. The NPA turned over Police Officer 2 Gerome Anthony Natividad to Regional X Peace and Order Council chairperson and Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar […]
Gina Lopez to Joma’s invitation to the peace talks: ‘Yeah, I’ll go’
ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez said she is willing to attend the formal peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). Asked for her reply to NDFP Chief Political Consultant Jose Maria Sison’s invitation for her to attend the […]
2 NPA POWs to be released tomorrow
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has issued a Suspension of Military Operations (SOMO) order for the release of two New People’s Army (NPA) prisoners of war (POWs) in Socsargen, a government peace negotiator said. Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) Negotiating Panel member Hernani Braganza said the release of the POWs […]
STREETWISE: 4TH round of GRP-NDFP peace talks defy spoilers
By Carol P. Araullo The fourth round of formal peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) got off to a halting start last April 3, a full day after the scheduled formal opening. For a while, it was unclear whether the […]
Wilma Tiamzon explains the agreement on interim joint ceasefire
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands–The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) signed the Agreement on an Interim Joint Ceasefire yesterday after four days of intense formal and informal negotiations. The parties said the document aims to encourage the forging of a more stable and more comprehensive […]
Talks conclude with more agreements on free land distribution
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands—The “difficult and exacting” fourth round of formal talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) concluded successfully today with significant advances in socio-economic reforms negotiations. After four days of intense formal negotiations and an extra day of back-channel talks, the […]
GRP-NDFP sign agreement on interim joint ceasefire in 4th round of talks
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) signed an agreement on an interim joint ceasefire yesterday on the third day of their ongoing fourth round of formal talks. The parties said that in signing the agreement, they are showing their goodwill and trust in […]
4 POWs, 23 political prisoners to be released soon—NDFP, GRP
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands—The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) held a press conference this morning (local time) to reiterate their respective commitments to expedite the release of New People’s Army (NPA) prisoners of war (POWs) on one hand and political prisoners in the other. […]
Socio-economic reforms: Forgotten part of the 4th round?
NOORDWIJK, The Netherlands—President Rodrigo Duterte’s “barest conditionalities” have put the limelight on the ceasefire agenda in the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines’ (NDFP) fourth round of formal talks in this seaside town. While the NDFP repeatedly tries to underscore it should be the substantive […]