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Soldiers of the Eastern Mindanao Command during the opening ceremonies of the 10th year anniversary of the EMC held at the Naval Station Felix Apolinario in Panacan, Davao City on Friday, August 26. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Army to push peace dev’t program following ceasefire declaration

After the declaration of ceasefire with the National Democratic Front, the Armed Forces' Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) announced that they planned to advance the Peace and Development Outreach Program PDOP in communities here.

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Read more about the article NPA to AFP: Do not undermine ‘historic’ peace talks
Both negotiating panels of the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front expressed optimism on the resumption of the formal talks which opened on Monday, August 22, in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Kodao Productions)

NPA to AFP: Do not undermine ‘historic’ peace talks

The New People’s Army slammed the Armed Forces of the Philippines for maintaining their presence in areas believed to be stronghold of the communist rebels.

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Read more about the article CPP declares indefinite unilateral ceasefire
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CPP declares indefinite unilateral ceasefire

The Communist Party of the Philippines and the National Operational Command of the New People’s Army (NPA) has reciprocated the indefinite ceasefire issued by President Rodrigo Duterte with a declaration of an interim ceasefire to all commands and units of the NPA and people’s militias on Sunday, August 28.

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Read more about the article NPA releases another 4 prisoners in Surigao
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NPA releases another 4 prisoners in Surigao

The New People’s Army released another batch of prisoners of war in a village somewhere in Surigao del Norte province on Saturday, August 27 bringing to seven the total number of prisoners released by the rebel group coinciding with the successful first round of talks between the government and the National Democratic Front.

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Read more about the article CPP, NDF to declare ‘indefinite’ unilateral ceasefire after Oslo talks

CPP, NDF to declare ‘indefinite’ unilateral ceasefire after Oslo talks

The Communist Party of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) announced that they will declare and issue a unilateral ceasefire to its armed-wing, the New People’s Army to reciprocate the government’s indefinite ceasefire which took effect on August 21.

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