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National Democratic Front spokesman Fidel Agcaoili meets reporters after the forum on the GPH-NDF peace process organized by the Ateneo de Davao University on Wednesday. Beside him is ADDU President Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

NDFP calls for release of peace consultant

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines is calling for the immediate release of its peace consultant accosted in Toril here on Monday morning.

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Col. Gilbert I. Gapay delivers his speech as he assumes the position as the new ?commander of the Joint Task Force Haribon. The Change of Command Ceremony was held on Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Naval Station, Panacan, Davao City. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com file photo)

Army official: Holding of NDFP consultant not connected to Duterte’s order

An army official said that the reported apprehension of one of the consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines was not connected with the pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte to rearrest Communist leaders freed by the government to join the peace talks last year.

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Political detainee, Ariel Arbitrario (left) says they are hopeful that the peace negotiations between the government and the NDF will be successful. Beside him is Eduardo Genelsa, also a political prisoner. They will attend the peace talks in Oslo, Norway on Monday, August 22. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

NDFP consultant arrested in Davao

One of the consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines was arrested at a military checkpoint here Monday morning following the orders of President Rodrigo Duterte to rearrest freed communist leaders who participated in the peace talks.

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Hundreds of farmers and Lumad from outside Davao region gather at the Rizal Park in Davao City to express their support for President Rodrigo Duterte who took his oath on Thursday, June 30.(Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Peace advocates, farmers pin hope for peace talks

Peace advocates and militant farmers appealed to both panels of the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines to continue the peace negotiations despite the withdrawal of the unilateral ceasefires by both Parties.

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