GRP proposes social-economic projects ahead of final peace pact

The Philippine government is proposing to implement social-economic projects to communities ahead of an agreement on social and economic reforms in the new round of talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines here.

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GRP-NDF talks: looking for substance in 3rd round’s formal opening

Optimistic and looking forward to a more fruitful deal, peace negotiators from both Philippine government and the communists met after more than three months during the opening of the third round of peace negotiations here on Thursday at 10:00 am.

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All roads lead to Rome for the GRP-NDFP 3rd round of talks

The third round of the peace talks between the government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines is happening here today until January 25. The talks will open 10:00 am here (5:00 pm Philippine time).

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Differing views in ‘unfinished’ bilateral ceasefire proposal loom as PH gov’t, Reds ready for 3rd round of talks

The Philippine peace panel expects to hammer out a bilateral ceasefire agreement with the communists ahead of the third round of the peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines to be held here starting on January 19 until January 25.

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