peace talks

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.

Continue ReadingAgcaoili: 39 released, 39 arrested political prisoners under Duterte admin
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.

Continue ReadingRody Duterte to demand peace as presidential candidate
Read more about the article Interview with Joma Sison on turning 75, peace and Duterte as president
(courtesy: jomasison.org)

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.

Continue ReadingInterview with Joma Sison on turning 75, peace and Duterte as president
Read more about the article Reds slam AFP on comments and violation of ceasefire
Communist guerillas sing the Internationale during the NPA anniversary celebration last March in Compostela Valley province. (davaotoday.com file photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Reds slam AFP on comments and violation of ceasefire

Communists criticized the Armed Forces of the Philippines over its remarks on why the Communist Party of the Philippines declared a short ceasefire, and also slammed the army for violating their own ceasefire.

Continue ReadingReds slam AFP on comments and violation of ceasefire

Pantukan blast hurts 7 soldiers

Two days after the Philippine government called for an end to violence and a militant lawmaker urged for the resumption of peace negotiations with communist rebels, seven government troops were hurt by explosives purportedly detonated by the New People’s Army at dawn Tuesday in Pantukan town, Compostela Valley.

Continue ReadingPantukan blast hurts 7 soldiers