CPP, NDF to declare ‘indefinite’ unilateral ceasefire after Oslo talks

The Communist Party of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) announced that they will declare and issue a unilateral ceasefire to its armed-wing, the New People’s Army to reciprocate the government’s indefinite ceasefire which took effect on August 21.

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After GRP-NDF Oslo talks, Duterte says gov’t troops to focus on drugs, ASG

Now that the peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines is moving forward, President Rodrigo Duterte said the government troops will focus on dealing with the illegal drugs trade and extremism in the country.

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Read more about the article Davaoeños urged to oppose SC decision on aerial spray
Anti-aerial spray group Mamamayan Ayaw sa Aerial Spraying (MAAS Network) announces that Surallah town officials of South Cotabato join other areas that passed an ordinance banning the use of aerial spray in their locality. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Davaoeños urged to oppose SC decision on aerial spray

An environmental group has urged residents here to oppose the High Tribunal’s ruling that struck down a local ordinance banning the agricultural practice of aerial spraying.

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