Govt tackles NDF demands
DESPITE the communists’ many demands, government peace negotiators are ready to manage the rebels’ expectations amid concerns about the possibility ...
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Govt eyeing constitutional amendments for Bangsamoro
THE government is eyeing possible constitutional amendments to accommodate adjustments to the new Bangsamoro enabling law, Peace Process Secretary Jesus ...
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Govt set to free 20 political prisoners
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has already ordered the release of some 17 or 20 political prisoners for humanitarian reasons, government negotiators ...
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Duterte: Truce before detainees’ release
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said that he is prepared to release 120 more communist rebels in government custody if ...
Read moreEO counts on tribal leaders for peace panel’s guidance
Ethnic groups and tribal leaders will form part of an advisory council that will help provide guidance to the ...
Read moreFree airfare to Oslo for Reds’ panel
THE government will spend for airfare to fly recently released communist leaders to Oslo, Norway, to participate in the resumption ...
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MILF welcomes Nur to peace talks
THE Moro Islamic Liberation Front welcomed the involvement of Moro National Liberation Front founder Nur Misuari in the peace process ...
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