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Read more about the article NDFP proposes MOU on joint ceasefire but keeps taxation, Red territories
Officials of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace panel during the opening ceremony for the 4th round of the GRP-NDFP peace talks in Noordwijk, the Netherlands on Monday, April 3, 2017. From left to right: NDFP peace panel chairperson Fidel Agcaoili, Senior Adviser Luis Jalandoni, and Chief Political Consultant Jose Maria Sison. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

NDFP proposes MOU on joint ceasefire but keeps taxation, Red territories

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines said President Rodrigo Duterte might not get exactly what he wants, but said they are open to make adjustments.

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Read more about the article Norwegian Special Envoy lauds Filipino negotiators, Duterte for continuing talks

Norwegian Special Envoy lauds Filipino negotiators, Duterte for continuing talks

Special Envoy of the Royal Norwegian Government, Elisabeth Slattum congratulated both peace panels of the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines for pushing through with the fourth round of talks which opened here Monday, Apr. 3.

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Read more about the article ‘Blood debt to Kidapawan farmers’: Group hits Davao’s new police chief 

‘Blood debt to Kidapawan farmers’: Group hits Davao’s new police chief 

A militant and a local human rights group here scored a police officer who ordered the bloody dispersal of protesting farmers in Kidapawan City last year, now appointed as Davao’s top police officer.

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Read more about the article Back on the table: Gov’t, Reds kick off 4th round of formal talks

Back on the table: Gov’t, Reds kick off 4th round of formal talks

The fourth round of the formal talks opened around 10 am Monday (4 pm Philippine time), a day late as scheduled after President Rodrigo Duterte issued his conditions before proceeding the formal talks with the communists.

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Read more about the article Peace group to GRP, NDFP: Silence the hungry stomachs
POVERTY remains to be the top reason why many parents “surrender” their children, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region.(Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Peace group to GRP, NDFP: Silence the hungry stomachs

A peace advocate here appealed to both government and the communist group to pursue what it called a “genuine dialogue” that would usher a just and lasting peace in the country.

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