?2 killed in landmine blast, clash with NPAs in Davao City outskirts
Two soldiers were killed and 17 others were wounded in a series of armed encounters with New People's Army guerrillas in northern Davao City on Thursday.
Two soldiers were killed and 17 others were wounded in a series of armed encounters with New People's Army guerrillas in northern Davao City on Thursday.
Solicitor General Jose Calida, a former Justice assistant secretary, said a Supreme Court decision "should prevail over the Jasig as basis on the order to rearrest the National Democratic Front of the Philippines who were granted temporary liberty last year to join the peace negotiations.
Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo believes that the government can continue the peace negotiations with the Communists even without a ceasefire.
More than a hundred lawmakers signed a House resolution Thursday urging President Rodrigo Duterte to resume the peace talks with Communists, recognizing the gains made for the benefit of the people.
New People’s Army spokesperson Ka Oris said there are no factions inside the Communist Party of the Philippines.