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Read more about the article Reds tell Lorenzana: No peace without ‘drastic change’ of status quo
National Democratic Front spokesman Fidel Agcaoili meets reporters after the forum on the GPH-NDF peace process organized by the Ateneo de Davao University on Wednesday. Beside him is ADDU President Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Reds tell Lorenzana: No peace without ‘drastic change’ of status quo

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines reiterated their stand that only when reforms on economy and politics are in place can there be negotiations on the end of the armed struggle waged by communists.

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Read more about the article Duterte: I believe in Cimatu
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administers the oath of office for the newly-apppointed Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu prior to the start of the 15th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room of Malacañan Palace on May 7, 2017. Also in the photo is Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go. (Richard Madelo/Presidential Photo)

Duterte: I believe in Cimatu

Duterte also said that he does not want to impose "anything against" on the CA who rejected Lopez despite his public statements supporting her.

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Read more about the article STANDPOINT| Flickers of hope amidst gloom
The peace panels of the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines signed an agreement to forge an interim joint ceasefire during the fourth round of talks in Noordwijk, The Netherlands Wednesday, April 5, 2017. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

STANDPOINT| Flickers of hope amidst gloom

GRP president Duterte can greatly help in moving the peace process forward by taking bold initiatives in the peace negotiations, just as he has been showing positive efforts at pursuing an independent foreign policy.

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Read more about the article IPs fear ‘all-out war’ vs minorities with generals in Duterte’s cabinet
Activists protest outside the office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Friday, May 19, 2017. (Photo by Karapatan)

IPs fear ‘all-out war’ vs minorities with generals in Duterte’s cabinet

An organization of Moro and indigenous peoples expressed fear that the appointment of former Army generals in cabinet positions will “intensify” attacks in their communities.

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Read more about the article LAST RESPECTS
President Rodrigo Duterte takes time to pay his last respects to the late Democrita de Castro, mother of the President's security aide Senior Inspector Ellen de Castro during a wake visit in Tagum City, Davao del Norte on May 18, 2017. (Presidential Photo)

LAST RESPECTS

President Rodrigo Duterte takes time to pay his last respects to the late Democrita de Castro, mother of the President's security aide Senior Inspector Ellen de Castro during a wake visit in Tagum City, Davao del Norte on May 18,

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