Read more about the article Philippines in 2017: Stalled peace talks with Communists
A close contact between the government and the National Democratic Front prior to the third round of peace talks on January next year is important for the success of the negotiations, an official of the Royal Norwegian Government said. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Philippines in 2017: Stalled peace talks with Communists

Peace negotiations with the Communists was notably gaining unprecedented advances. But what went wrong?

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Read more about the article Rody Duterte to demand peace as presidential candidate
MAYOR'S CHOICE. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte casts his vote in Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School around 2 pm. He did not divulge his candidate to the media as he said the barangay polls are supposed to be non-partisan. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

Rody Duterte to demand peace as presidential candidate

While saying he is not interested in the 2016 presidential race, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte makes a doublespeak when he said he could consult communists and other rebel groups.

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Read more about the article Interview with Joma Sison on turning 75, peace and Duterte as president
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Interview with Joma Sison on turning 75, peace and Duterte as president

Turning 75 this February 8, Professor Jose Maria Sison, chief consultant of the National Democratic Front on the peace negotiations, answer questions from Davao Today on current issues ranging from peace talks to the possibility of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte running as president.

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