Peace Process

Read more about the article Agcaoili: 39 released, 39 arrested political prisoners under Duterte admin
Political prisoners detained in Compostela Valley Provincial Rehabilitation Center start their week-long hunger strike on Saturday, December 3 to demand the release of 400 political prisoners in the country. (Contributed photo)

Agcaoili: 39 released, 39 arrested political prisoners under Duterte admin

Except for one political detainee who died while in prison, the numbers of political prisoners released and those arrested under the present government are equal, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines said.

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Read more about the article GRP welcomes NDFP in fight vs. Maute, terror groups
Government peace panel chair Silvestre Bello III and GRP peace panel member Hernani Braganza (davaotoday.com file photo)

GRP welcomes NDFP in fight vs. Maute, terror groups

The government peace panel lauded the National Democratic Front of the Philippines in its commitment to fight against terrorist groups in the country.

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Read more about the article Joma says GRP, NDF panels initially ok’d proposed joint statement to combat terrorists  
NDFP and GRP panel-to-panel meeting with the Third Party Facilitator . (Photo by Kodao Productions)

Joma says GRP, NDF panels initially ok’d proposed joint statement to combat terrorists  

Hours after President Rodrigo Duterte warned of arresting communist leaders who will return from the Netherlands, Jose Maria Sison said the peace panels would have issued a joint statement on the fight against terrorism earlier.

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