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Read more about the article NDFP says no need to rush into reciprocating Duterte’s unilateral ceasefire announcement
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 says no need to rush into reciprocating Duterte’s unilateral ceasefire announcement

There is no clear basis for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to rush into reciprocating the government’s unilateral declaration of ceasefire, its chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison said.

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Read more about the article Joma Sison: Reds to study Duterte’s ceasefire offer amid Covid-19 response

Joma Sison: Reds to study Duterte’s ceasefire offer amid Covid-19 response

Exiled communist leader Jose Maria Sison said the communist movement will "seriously study" the ceasefire proposal by President Rodrigo Duterte as the country is battling to contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).

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Read more about the article CPP slams lockdown of Metro Manila amid COVID-19 threat

CPP slams lockdown of Metro Manila amid COVID-19 threat

As Metro Manila prepares for a lockdown amid the threat of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has once again criticized the government over what it perceived as another effort of the Duterte administration to repress the rights of Filipinos.

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Read more about the article Opposition groups blast bill allowing 100% foreign ownership of utilities
IT'S A GO. 17th Congress votes in favor of extending Martial Law until December 31, 2017 during the Congress Joint Session at the House of Representatives, Quezon City on Saturday. (davaotoday.com)

Opposition groups blast bill allowing 100% foreign ownership of utilities

The House of Representatives' approval of a bill allowing 100 percent foreign ownership in public utilities in the country like power, transport, and communication has elicited criticism from opposition lawmakers and labor groups, among others.

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