AFP backs amnesty package for communist insurgency holdouts
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday rally behind the government’s plan to grant amnesty to communist rebel ...
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Makabayan bloc eyes resumption of government- NDF peace talks
A party-list group called the Makabayan Bloc in the House of Representatives has drafted a resolution seeking the resumption of ...
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Keeping the peace this Yuletide
With the many developments in the country in the run up to the Christmas season, we must endorse the need ...
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When will we have peace?
"We too want the peace talks to resume to stop the violence and the bloodshed. But the two sides must ...
Read moreNo GRP-NDF peace talks in sight
"Nothing new in Sison’s three scenarios as well as in his conclusion, as these have been the standard line in ...
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Quit paying ‘tax’ to communists or face raps, NICA warns traders
The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency issued a stern warning Monday against companies and individuals that they will face charges for ...
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NDF terror tag removes Reds’ excuse to avoid arrest – PNP
Now that the National Democratic Front has been officially tagged as a terrorist group, the Philippine National Police expressed optimism ...
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‘Exploited’ IPs comprise 80% of NPA – task force
The New People’s Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front , ...
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Reds to suffer same fate as Nazis’ – Palace
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has expressed strong optimism that officials of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic ...
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Year-ender
"NDF ‘peace consultants’ ought to leave their firearms at home." Last Saturday on the anniversary of the local communist ...
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