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Tiamzons urge support for peace talks

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In 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

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LISTEN 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.

Royal Norwegian Government's Minister of Foreign Affairs Borge Brende.

Royal Norwegian Government’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Borge Brende. (Photo by Paloma Polo)

Royal Norwegian Government's Special Envoy to the Philippine Peace Process Elisabeth Slattum. (Photo by Paloma Polo)

Royal Norwegian Government’s Special Envoy to the Philippine Peace Process Elisabeth Slattum. (Photo by Paloma Polo)

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. (Photo by Jon Bustamante)

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. (Photo by Jon Bustamante)

Prof. Jose Maria Sison, chief political consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.

Prof. Jose Maria Sison, chief political consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. (Photo by Jon Bustamante)

Secretary Silvestre Bello III at the closing ceremony of the first rounds of formal talks between the GRP and the NDFP. (Photo by Jon Bustamante)

Secretary Silvestre Bello III at the closing ceremony of the first rounds of formal talks between the GRP and the NDFP. (Photo by Jon Bustamante)

NDFP Neogitating Panel chairperson Luis Jalandoni at the Closing Ceremony of the first round of formal talks with the GRP.

NDFP Neogitating Panel chairperson Luis Jalandoni at the Closing Ceremony of the first round of formal talks with the GRP. (Photo by Jon Bustamante)

GRP and NDGP chief negotiations Bello and Jalandoni after exchange of signed copies of their Joint Statement.

GRP and NDGP chief negotiations Bello and Jalandoni after exchange of signed copies of their Joint Statement. (Photo by Jola Diones-Mamangun)

(Photos by Jola Diones-Mamangun, Paloma Polo and Jon Bustamante.  Recording by Eric Tandoc and Hiyasmin Saturay.  Editing by Raymund B. Villanueva)

 

PHOTOS: The GRP-NDFP Oslo Joint Statement of August 27, 2016

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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) Read more

NDFP consultants declare 1st round of talks successful

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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 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 eager to participate in talks

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NINE National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultants who have been freed since Monday are eager to participate in the formal negotiations with the Duterte government on Monday.

In an impromptu press conference in Quezon City last night, the nine said their liberty, albeit temporary, is proof that both parties are sincere in resuming the talks. Read more

Left ‘guardedly optimistic’ on Duterte

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The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is “guardedly optimistic” with its discussions with president-elect Rodrigo Duterte.

Back in Manila from his meeting with Duterte in Davao City early Tuesday morning, NDFP spokesperson Fidel Agcaoili said today they are negotiating with Duterte with open eyes. Read more