VP Leni: Talks with Reds can go sans ceasefire
Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo believes that the government can continue the peace negotiations with the Communists even without a ceasefire.
Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo believes that the government can continue the peace negotiations with the Communists even without a ceasefire.
More than a hundred lawmakers signed a House resolution Thursday urging President Rodrigo Duterte to resume the peace talks with Communists, recognizing the gains made for the benefit of the people.
New People’s Army spokesperson Ka Oris said there are no factions inside the Communist Party of the Philippines.
Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment statement came as the Duterte administration reportedly stopped the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ closure and suspension orders to some 28 large-scale mining operations to “observe due process.”
The president did not mention the name of former President Cesar Gaviria before saying the word “idiot” however, it was clear that Duterte did not take well Gaviria’s advice on how to win the war on drugs.??