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[OPINION] Last chance for peace
Whatever the case, given the short period remaining in the President’s term, it would do well for him to seriously resume the talks. If, as Duterte says, this is his last card, he better play it.
Duterte's New Year message: Begin anew, help in nation-building
President Rodrigo Duterte says all development efforts should be made sustainable and inclusive
FALSE: These photos do not show Duterte celebrating start of 2019 in 'simple style'
No, these photos do not show Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte celebrating the start of 2019 in ‘simple’ style
The generals' coup in 2018: Duterte breaks up with Reds
The military elbows the communists out of government, and turns the President who once called himself leftist into becoming the rebels' worst enemy
Panelo on 'Duterte death squads': Civilians should be happy
'Kung ako 'yung civilian, matutuwa ako,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, despite human rights defenders pointing out that the government cannot maintain hit squads
Leftist congressmen: Duterte inciting civilians to kill
Makabayan lawmakers say President Duterte's planned 'death squad' against communist rebels proves there are state-sanctioned vigilante killings under his administration
Some senators slam planned 'Duterte death squad' vs NPA
Some senators call the supposed plan 'unsettling' while allies of President Duterte say the Chief Executive is unlikely to pursue something 'illegal'
Duterte warns groups occupying lands: I will have you arrested, shot
'If they resist violently, shoot them, and if they die, I do not care,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte: PH ‘winning the war’ against communists
'So the military is quite good in... we’re winning the war actually,' says the President, citing the arrest of an NPA leader
Gov't to give shelter, livelihood to Abu Sayyaf surrenderers
'There is now an issued presidential directive...to include the Abu Sayyaf, not only the NPA rebels, in the government’s assistance [program],' says Deputy Peace Adviser Nabil Tan
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Duterte tells Filipinos to embrace 2018 with hope, determination
'I remain hopeful that our resilience will enable us to overcome and rise over these challenges as one nation,' says the Philippine president
The end of the affair? Duterte's romance with the Reds
Who failed the talks? Both the government and the communist rebels claim betrayal.
Duterte likens NPA to ISIS: 'No ideology except to destroy and kill'
Only two weeks have passed since the President declared the NPA as a terrorist group, and only almost a month since he halted peace talks with communists.
[OPINION] War and law: Shooting-to-kill armed rebels
It cannot be presumed a priori that 'no armed NPA will surrender to authorities,' because it has in fact happened. And any lethal self-defense can be justified only in the face of armed resistance.
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Duterte says he freed 14 convicted communists
I am a president for peace I cannot be a wartime president President Rodrigo Duterte says stressing the need for peace talks with the Left
Lock-up cell, Duterte, Le Pen | Midday wRap
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Duterte tells New York Times to 'stop publishing'
The President blasts the American publication for criticizing his drug war but supposedly not criticizing certain policies of the US government
NY Times: Hit PH with trade tariffs over deadly drug war
UPDATED A more consequential action other countries could make to protest the war on drugs is to impose tariffs on Philippine goods a New York Times editorial says
New Foreign Secretary Manalo vows 'very professional' DFA
I want to assure everyone that we have hit the ground running Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo says on Rappler Talk
Colombian ex-president to Duterte: Force won't solve drug war
Trust me I learned the hard way former Colombian president Cesar Gaviria advises the Philippine leader in a New York Times op ed entitled President Duterte is repeating my mistakes
Duterte, war on drugs, Trump | Midday wRap
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Duterte, SWS survey, Zika virus | Evening wRap
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Emotional De Lima dares Duterte: 'Arrest me now! I'll wait for you'
Senator Leila de Lima reiterates that the allegations against her have been fabricated by President Rodrigo Duterte and his men who are cowards fools liars
De Lima to ignore 'sham' House probe
I m not at all recognizing that proceedings It is a sham inquiry with no objective other than to demolish or destroy me upon orders of the President says Senator Leila De Lima
DOJ: Bank docs, witnesses to prove De Lima drug links
But Senator Leila De Lima is confident the alleged evidence against her would be unable to pin her down
Bahay Pangarap is Duterte's official residence in Manila
President Rodrigo Duterte set to be the second president to live in Bahay Pangarap will be moving in on the week of July 11
PNP chief to probe generals linked to drug trade
I have a heavy heart receiving this information but I have a job to do says PNP Director General Ronald Bato Dela Rosa after President Duterte announces names of policemen supposedly helping drug syndicates
Jose Maria Sison 'home' in July
Sison adds Philippine government and rebel emissaries are set to meet in Norway from mid June to lay the groundwork for formal peace talks
Dureza, Bello, and the previous peace talks
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?
Want communism to rise? Choose Duterte – Roxas
Mar Roxas is in vote rich Cebu for the 3rd time where Duterte is the favored bet
Duterte, Joma on Skype: Ceasefire if Davao mayor becomes president
The ceasefire will cover not just the Communist Party of the Philippines National Democratic Front CPP NDF but also revolutionary groups like the Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF and the Moro National Liberation Front MNLF
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