Peace talks between the government and NDF dims, says Esperon

Presidential Peace Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr, said the government still insists on a ceasefire before the holding of the peace talks so that the rebels can prove that they are not terrorists, after all.

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As peace adviser, Esperon says he will use ‘soft approach’ in dealing with rebels

Retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said he sees no conflict at all in his being a former military officer and his recent post as a peace adviser.

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Arroyo orders all-out offensive vs Drilon’s kidnappers

Arroyo said she has ordered an all out military offensive not only against the Abu Sayyaf, but also against the Communist New People's Army (NPA) so that the government can finally "return Mindanao to its people," she said.

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Major Medel Aguilar is discriminatory and ignorant of Lumad rights — Pasaka

?Major Medel Aguilar has proven all the more how ignorant he is about the rights of indigenous peoples. His statements are condemnable as they are overwhelmingly discriminatory and disrespectful. He…

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