The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday, Aug. 18, acknowledged the decision of the Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) clearing two consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and three others for the kidnapping and killing of a Philippine Army (PA) soldier and...
Former National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) chief negotiator Luis “Ka Louie” Jalandoni has died at the age of 90 while in self-exile in Utrecht, The Netherlands on Saturday, June 7, according to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). “It is with deep sorrow that we...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte doubts the sincerity of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to end insurgency even with the exploratory peace talks initiated by the government last year. “It has always been the same, in my opinion. I cannot doubt the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) refusal to reciprocate the truce declared by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) might affect the government’s peace negotiations in the future. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III warned this after the Army’s 4th...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has expressed his strong support for the Marcos administration’s plan to reopen formal peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF). Escudero, in a radio interview on Saturday, said...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, Dec. 4, posed her objections to President Marcos’ decision to grant amnesty to rebel groups, calling the resumption of the peace talks with the communist group “an agreement with the devil.” (From left) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice...
Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide on Wednesday, Nov. 29, lauded the resumption of peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Norway, which has mediated...
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) has agreed to go back to the negotiating table with the Philippine government, with the resumption of the peace talks expected to begin early next year. But the issue on the declaration of the ceasefire between government forces led by...
A Makabayan bloc member in the House of Representatives is prodding President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to reopen peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro made this call a...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) slammed the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Monday, Dec. 19, for urging their fighters to mount attacks against state forces this holiday season. Col. Medel Aguilar is named as the acting spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines....
Even with the death of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Ma. “Joma” Sison, the communist insurgency in the country will never end. Jose Ma. Sison (File photo courtesy of Joma Sison Facebook page) Hernani Braganza, a former peace negotiator for the Philippine government...
The Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) should altogether give up their rebellion and work with the government towards sustaining a just and lasting peace. Col. Medel Aguilar, acting spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the...
