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Lorenzana to Gina Lopez: Ask your NPA friends to 'lay down their arms'

Apr 22, 2017 - 2:18 PM

The defense department is still awaiting official communication on how it can help the DENR establish E3 ecological economic and educational zones across the country

U.S. air strike, ISIS, peace talks | Midday wRap

Apr 07, 2017 - 1:24 PM

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CPP announces leadership change as NPA marks 48th anniversary

Mar 29, 2017 - 11:51 AM

The Communist Party of the Philippines says it has elected young leaders to its central committee as it aims to complete victory

NPA in Metro Manila. Photo by Romeo Mariano/Rappler

Peace talks, De Lima, ASEAN | Evening wRap

Feb 21, 2017 - 8:56 PM

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Resume peace talks, resume interim ceasefires

Feb 12, 2017 - 1:00 PM

To save and bring the whole peace process back on track should entail to use court case terms again a return to the status quo ante – the situation before the breakdown in the process

PEACE TALKS. Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza meets with the CPP-NDF-NPA. Photo from Dureza's Facebook page

Yasay, Sison, Lopez | Evening wRap

Feb 10, 2017 - 8:19 PM

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Ubusan ng lahi: An open letter to President Duterte

Feb 08, 2017 - 11:06 PM

Through a poem award winning poet Joi Barrios calls on President Rodrigo Duterte to let the peace talks move on

Peace talks, Dela Rosa, Patriots | Evening wRap

Feb 06, 2017 - 7:57 PM

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Duterte, war on drugs, Trump | Midday wRap

Feb 06, 2017 - 1:10 PM

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Hold departure order, Lacson, CPP-NPA | Midday wRap

Feb 03, 2017 - 1:19 PM

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Feb 03, 2017 - 10:21 AM

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Despite PH plea, U.S. keeps terrorist tag for CPP-NPA

Feb 03, 2017 - 9:17 AM

The CPP NPA continues to meet the criteria for designation as terrorist group says US State Department acting spokesman Mark Toner

PEACE TALKS. Filipino communist leader Jose Maria Sison answers journalists' questions during the opening ceremony of the formal peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front in Rome on January 19, 2017. Photo by Tiziania Fabi/AFP

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Jan 25, 2017 - 1:16 PM

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Ceasefire, ASEAN, Pacquiao | Midday wRap

Jan 24, 2017 - 1:33 PM

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Anti-graft court allows Tawi-Tawi rep to go to Rome for peace talks

Jan 16, 2017 - 6:56 PM

The congresswoman faces charges for filing her statement of assets 3 months beyond deadline for 4 consecutive years when she was vice governor

Gov't not giving up on Dec 10 bilateral ceasefire deal

Nov 22, 2016 - 1:48 PM

Despite reported violations of the unilateral ceasefires declared by both government and the Left government panel chief Silvestre Bello III says the ceasefire is holding out

PEACE TALKS. Government panel chief Silvestre Bello and Peace Process Adviser Jesus Dureza participate in the signing of a joint statement between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front in Oslo, Norway on October 9, 2016. Photo courtesy of OPAPP

CPP breakaway faction wants to pursue talks with Duterte gov’t

Sep 02, 2016 - 3:00 PM

The Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa is asking the Duterte government to reopen the stalled peace process with the group

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Norwegian facilitator 'cautiously optimistic' about PH, NDF talks

Aug 30, 2016 - 2:00 PM

Ambassador Elisabeth Slattum brings her experience from the successful Colombian peace talks to the Philippine peace process

FACILITATOR. Norwegian envoy Elisabeth Slattum

CPP issues indefinite ceasefire order

Aug 28, 2016 - 7:42 AM

The ceasefire order takes effect Sunday August 28 effectively extending the 7 day limited ceasefire issued before the talks

LONGEST INSURGENCY. The CPP declares a 7-day unilateral ceasefire ahead of the Oslo peace talks. File photo by Edwin Espejo/Rappler

AFP lauds NPA for indefinite ceasefire declaration

Aug 27, 2016 - 7:40 PM

But communist rebels criticize military forces for their continuing aggressive moves in and around the areas of operations of the NPA

STANDING GUARD. Filipino soldiers man a temporary military camp in Mindanao. File photo by Ritchie B. Tongo/EPA

Ailing political prisoner from Samar released

Aug 26, 2016 - 10:39 PM

Eastern Visayas NPA leader Renato Baleros Sr and his other comrades are closer to attaining freedom after the historic Oslo peace talks

Duterte: Gov't truce with communist rebels starts August 24

Aug 25, 2016 - 11:17 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte restores the government s unilateral ceasefire with communist rebels at 11:35 pm on August 24 but the truce was supposed to be in effect for several days already

'BE FRIENDLY.' President Rodrigo Duterte urges the military and the police to 'be friendly' to the New People's Army while the ceasefire is in effect. File photo by Joel Liporada/Rappler

TIMELINE: 1st round of talks between PH gov't, communist rebels

Aug 24, 2016 - 11:15 AM

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PANEL MEETING. Negotiators from the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines buckle down to work

Gov't, NDF begin first panel-to-panel meeting

Aug 23, 2016 - 5:26 PM

Both sides agree to hold simultaneous meetings to fast track the process that the government aims to complete within 12 months

Warriors, negotiators: Optimism on Day 1 of Oslo talks

Aug 23, 2016 - 7:37 AM

Benito Tiamzon alleged chief of the CPP and once branded as a hardliner takes part in the peace negotiations

LINKING ARMS. Members of the government and NDFP panels link arms to show unity in their aim to have peace

PH hopes for peace deal in a year as NDF talks resume

Aug 22, 2016 - 6:38 PM

Formal negotations between the government and communist guerrillas resume after an impasse of 5 years

Duterte restores ceasefire with communist rebels

Aug 20, 2016 - 4:57 PM

UPDATED The duration of the ceasefire will last for as long as necessary to bring peace in the land and also in order to provide an enabling environment for the success of the peace negotiations says Chief Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza

INTERNAL SECURITY. President Rodrigo Duterte presides over the command conference at the Western Mindanao Command headquarters in Zamboanga City on July 21. KIWI BULACLAC/PPD

CPP-NPA declares 7-day ceasefire ahead of Oslo peace talks

Aug 19, 2016 - 11:13 PM

UPDATED The CPP declares a unilateral ceasefire that will take effect starting 12:01 am on August 21 until 11:59 pm of August 27

LONGEST INSURGENCY. The CPP declares a 7-day unilateral ceasefire ahead of the Oslo peace talks. File photo by Edwin Espejo/Rappler

Tiamzons’ release proves Duterte sincerity – Dureza

Aug 19, 2016 - 4:11 PM

The government panel looks forward to intense negotiations in Oslo next week

Political prisoners Benito and Wilma Tiamzon greet colleagues with clenched fist after their release from the custodial center inside the Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday, August 19, 2016. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Philippine rebels optimistic ahead of Norway talks

Aug 15, 2016 - 9:59 PM

UPDATED In general the relationship between the revolutionary movement and Duterte is excellent says chief rebel negotiator Luis Jalandoni

PEACE PANEL. President Rodrigo R. Duterte along with members of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) Peace Panel do the fist gesture in a photo op after the meeting at the President's Hall of the Malcanang Palace on Monday, August 15, 2016. Photo by King Rodriguez/PPD

Tagum court OKs temporary release of NDF members

Aug 14, 2016 - 6:59 PM

Two more members of the NDF are set to be given temporary liberty as the government readies for the resumption of peace talks

NDF CONSULTANTS. A rally outside the Quezon City Hall of Justice calling for the release of the Tiamzons. Rappler file photo

Gina Lopez: End social injustice to bring peace to Mindanao

Aug 03, 2016 - 4:48 PM

You can t talk peace if there s rape going on and social injustice happening says Environment Secretary Gina Lopez

CPP: 'Zero sincerity' in AFP chief Visaya's support for peace talks

Jul 31, 2016 - 6:30 PM

The Communist Party of the Philippines also calls on President Rodrigo Duterte to exercise a little more prudence and display more measured temperament

'ZERO SINCERITY?' AFP Chief of Staff General Ricardo Visaya. File photo by Public Affairs Office AFP

CPP: We'll issue ceasefire if gov't issues one too

Jul 31, 2016 - 4:48 PM

The Communist Party of the Philippines says it s willing to issue a unilateral ceasefire on August 20 – if the Duterte government issues one too

AUGUST 20 TRUCE? The CPP says it's willing to issue a 'unilateral ceasefire' if the government is willing to do the same. Photo courtesy of NDFP

Duterte 'walked the extra mile for peace' – Dureza

Jul 31, 2016 - 3:40 PM

the President still patiently waited says the government s peace adviser in the days and hours leading up to the eventual end of a unilateral ceasefire against communist rebels

INTERNAL SECURITY. President Rodrigo Duterte presides over the command conference at the Western Mindanao Command headquarters in Zamboanga City on July 21. KIWI BULACLAC/PPD

Dela Rosa: PNP 'on high alert' vs security threats

Jul 31, 2016 - 1:50 PM

A day after President Rodrigo Duterte ended a unilateral ceasefire against communist rebels the PNP lifts its suspension of offensive police operations against the longest running insurgency in Asia

CEASEFIRE NO MORE. File photo of NPA rebels by Edwin Espejo

Duterte to CPP: Reciprocate ceasefire by 5 pm, July 30

Jul 29, 2016 - 7:47 PM

The President says he will lift the unilateral ceasefire if the Communist Party of the Philippines does not reciprocate by the deadline he has set

INTERNAL SECURITY. President Rodrigo Duterte presides over the command conference at the Western Mindanao Command headquarters in Zamboanga City on July 21. KIWI BULACLAC/PPD

Duterte to CPP: Explain NPA ambush or I'll end ceasefire

Jul 28, 2016 - 6:55 PM

UPDATED President Rodrigo Duterte wants New People s Army members responsible for the attack on government militias in Davao del Norte punished by their leaders

SHORT-LIVED CEASEFIRE? President Rodrigo Duterte declares a unilateral ceasefire in relation to the NPA during his SONA on July 25, 2016. Photo from Presidential Photographers Division

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Jul 26, 2016 - 7:29 PM

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AFP suspends offensive military operations vs communists

Jul 26, 2016 - 4:03 PM

All offensive military operations against the CPP the NPA and the NDF are on hold following President Rodrigo Duterte s announcement of a unilateral ceasefire

CEASE OPERATIONS. AFP Chief of Staff General Ricardo Visaya orders all units of the military to end offensive operations against the NPA. File photo by Public Affairs Office AFP

CPP-NPA on ceasefire, Tiangco leaves UNA, Democrats clash | 12PM wRap

Jul 26, 2016 - 1:48 PM

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UP group lauds Duterte's efforts to seek peace

Jul 17, 2016 - 8:00 PM

University of the Philippines Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan also says the university needs to reach out to more sectors to achieve peace

Dureza flying to Norway to meet with Joma Sison

Jun 10, 2016 - 7:55 PM

UPDATED Dureza says he will be accompanied by incoming Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III and former congressman Hernani Braganza

TALKING PEACE? Jess Dureza flies to Norway to meet with Jose Maria Sison

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Jun 09, 2016 - 12:34 PM

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Dureza, Bello, and the previous peace talks

Jun 02, 2016 - 11:00 AM

The president elect s choices to work on peace talks Silvestre Bello III and Jesus Dureza are no stranger to negotiations with insurgents Can they help Duterte achieve peace in 3 6 months as promised?

Coming home? Joma wants release of political prisoners, ceasefire first

May 18, 2016 - 6:32 PM

CCP founding chairman Jose Maria Sison says Mark my words if political prisoners are released and there s a mutual ceasefire I will come home

JOMA SISON. The founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines

Communist rebels open to talk peace 'with any administration'

Jan 15, 2016 - 11:02 AM

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines says the rebel leadership is ever ready to resume the peace process in the context of past agreements

Communist Party lost 'ideology', now 'bandits' – Army officials

Dec 26, 2015 - 7:22 PM

Major General Oscar Lactao commanding general of the 4th ID describes the NPA as terrorists involved in crime and human rights violations

LONGEST INSURGENCY. The Communist Party of the Philippines marks the 47th year of its insurgency. Photo by Edwin Espejo/Rappler

Pay for permit to campaign, Reds tell candidates

Dec 26, 2015 - 5:38 PM

Thinking of campaigning in rebel held areas? Better pay up the National Democratic Front says

PAY UP? The NDF says candidates who want to campaign in areas they control must pay. Photo by Edwin Espejo/Rappler

Army, NPA clash in Davao City village

Nov 15, 2015 - 2:14 AM

No casualties are reported from either the soldiers or the rebels sides