Ariel Badiang
Ariel Badiang, 64, a peace consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in Southern Mindanao Region, has been missing since Feb. 6, 2023. Read about it: NDFP consultant still missing after 3...
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Reds say peace talks resumption on the ‘brink of collapse’ due to arrests, killings
Reds say peace talks resumption on the ‘brink of collapse’ due to arrests, killings
De Lima said that the arbitrary detention of their consultants is part of a string of “blatant violations” by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) of the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) it signed with the NDFP in 1995.
NDFP celebrates 51st anniversary, foresees resurgence
NDFP celebrates 51st anniversary, foresees resurgence
“On the firm foundation of the 51 years of glorious revolutionary struggle and the resurgence that inevitably follows rectification we are confident of winning more battles in the years to come."
GRP, NDFP announce possible resumption of peace talks
GRP, NDFP announce possible resumption of peace talks
The document said both parties agree to a principled and peaceful resolution of the nearly 55-year old armed conflict.
Blood Rush | Unrest
Blood Rush | Unrest
This latest terrorist designation on the NDFP is a fascistic act of casting the net so wide in order to tag the armed revolutionary group as a growing network. That it comes with the government’s inability to contain the probable spread of the much feared COVID-19 Delta variant is no longer a shocker.
Rights group calls for independent probe on the killings of peace consultants
Rights group calls for independent probe on the killings of peace consultants
In a statement, Cristina Palabay, secretary general of Karapatan, said the recent killings should be investigated in the context of previous incidents of killings and attacks against other NDFP peace consultants.
Iloilo court clears NDFP consultant of charges
Iloilo court clears NDFP consultant of charges
"The evidence against Bocala such as the fragmentation grenade, .45 and .22 caliber firearms were not established through the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses who failed to bring them to court and identify the evidence.”
Randall Echanis, jolly advocate of social justice
Randall Echanis, jolly advocate of social justice
Randall Echanis, an unassuming man of peace, had sown and cared for enough seedlings to fill hectares of social activists who will not tire of pursuing justice and seeing into reality his fervent dreams – a bountiful harvest for Filipinos.
‘A revolutionary and peace warrior’: Tributes pour in for NDFP’s Fidel Agcaoili
‘A revolutionary and peace warrior’: Tributes pour in for NDFP’s Fidel Agcaoili
“Ka Fidel V. Agcaoili, my counterpart in the peace table in our efforts to try to end the decades-long armed conflict with the CPP-NPA (New People’s Army)-NDF, was a man of honor and conviction.” -- government negotiator Silvestre Bello III
Fidel Agcaoili, NDFP peace negotiator passes on
Fidel Agcaoili, NDFP peace negotiator passes on
"According to the doctor, the cause of his death was pulmonary arterial rupture which caused massive internal bleeding. It was not Covid 19 related."
Reds refute military’s claims of arrests, surrender
Reds refute military’s claims of arrests, surrender
Since the declaration of a unilateral ceasefire by the Duterte administration, the CPP said that at least 219 barangays nationwide have been subject to counter-insurgency operations. They also assert that Duterte’s real goal is to “use the pandemic as an opportunity to try and crush the ‘insurgency’ before the end of his term in office,” pointing out the focus on military operations instead of social services.
NDFP: GRP violates its own ceasefire
NDFP: GRP violates its own ceasefire
In a letter submitted to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on April 15, Luis Jalandoni said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mounted 13 attacks or assaults against the New People’s Army (NPA) and conducted at least five aerial bombardment and artillery shelling in 96 towns and 196 villages.
‘An example across the world,’ UN says of CPP’s ceasefire order
‘An example across the world,’ UN says of CPP’s ceasefire order
“The Secretary-General (Guterres) encourages the parties to reach a lasting political solution and end this longstanding conflict."
CPP orders nationwide ceasefire in response to UN’s appeal
CPP orders nationwide ceasefire in response to UN’s appeal
The CPP said the purpose of its unilateral ceasefire is to ensure and facilitate necessary, unhampered and immediate medical, health and economic assistance, support and movement of the people brought about by the exigencies of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
NDFP Southern Tagalog celebrates CPP’s 51st anniversary
NDFP Southern Tagalog celebrates CPP’s 51st anniversary
“The NDF greets the CPP in its ability to stay strong despite continuing attack and urges the people of the Southern Tagalog region to rise up and join the struggle.”
National minorities thank NDFP consultants
National minorities thank NDFP consultants
In a ceremony, leaders of Sandugo, an alliance of national minorities, express their gratitude to peace consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) for upholding their rights in the peace negotiations with the government.
Joma Sison ‘happy’ to go home soon
Joma Sison ‘happy’ to go home soon
Sison said he expects to visit the country in July or August to “talk intensively” with incoming President Rodrigo Duterte about peace. By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Jose Maria Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and chief...
‘Bones?’ | Accused NDFP consultants question Leyte mass grave evidence
‘Bones?’ | Accused NDFP consultants question Leyte mass grave evidence
“These may be pieces of evidence, but not bone fragments.”
Reds oppose APEC
Reds oppose APEC
MANILA -- Revolutionary groups under the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) staged a “lightning rally,” Nov. 14, to protest the policies espoused by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Hundreds of NDFP members marched from the Carriedo...
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