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Government of the Republic of the Philippines peace panel chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III attends the celebration of the Communist Party of the Philippines’ 48th anniversary here on Monday, Dec. 26. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

GRP: 17 to 20 prisoners to be freed before 2017

The government peace panel said around 17 to 20 political prisoners will be released before the year ends.

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Read more about the article CPP at 48: ‘People’s democratic revolution’ essential to achieve lasting peace
HAMMER AND SICKLE. A young cultural performer raises his fist while being lifted up by his fellow performers during a cultural presentation for the 48th anniversary celebration of the Communist Party of the Philippines in Barangay Lumiad, Paquibato District, Davao City on Monday, Dec. 26. Beside him is the hammer and sickle, known emblem of the CPP and other communist organizations worldwide. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

CPP at 48: ‘People’s democratic revolution’ essential to achieve lasting peace

The Communist Party of the Philippines formally launched Monday the “National Peace Assembly for Just and Lasting Peace” which highlights the importance of the “people’s democratic revolution” to achieving a genuine lasting peace.

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Ka Parago’s wife calls for strengthening of revolutionary struggle

The widow of a famous rebel leader urged the people to continue with the revolutionary struggle during the celebration of the 48th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines here.

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Read more about the article Farmer leader says peace talks with Reds key to genuine land reform
Pedro Arnado, chairperson of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas Southern Mindanao Region said that the Comprehensive Agreement on Socio Economic Reforms will enable the House Bill No. 555 or the Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill to pass into law. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Farmer leader says peace talks with Reds key to genuine land reform

A farmers' group said that the third round of peace talks with the National Democratic Front will be an important step towards achieving genuine land reform.

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