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(Eagle News) — The Philippine government said it was “deeply disturbed” with the order from the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) directing the New People’s Army (NPA) to intensify attacks against government forces amid the ongoing fight against the Maute terrorists in Mindanao. The government peace panel asked the CPP to reconsider its decision or else it might be misconstrued that the communists are abetting the terrorist acts of the Maute group. The […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Communist rebels waging one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies in the Philippines say they are willing to discuss a formal ceasefire proposed by the government in upcoming talks in the Netherlands. The insurgency began in 1968 in the poverty-stricken country, and has claimed an estimated 30,000 lives according to the military. The meeting, starting Sunday, will be the fourth round of talks between the National Democratic Front and Manila, which have […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — House Defense Committee Senior Vice-Chairman Rufino “Ruffy” Biazon advised the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to prepare for possible attacks from communist rebels. Rep. Biazon said that the AFP defense should be strong not only in the rural areas, but in urban centers especially after the government cancelled its peace talks with the New People’s Army. Biazon also recommended the convening of […]
(Eagle News) — New People’s Army (NPA) rebels released on Friday (August 26) the police officer they abducted last month, as a sign of gratitude for the ongoing peace talks between the government and communist rebels. Authorities said PO1 Richard Yu was brought by his abductors to Sitio Hitaob, Barangay Awasian, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, at 11:15 a.m., where he was then released. Supt. Arvin Montenegro, officer-in-charge of Tandag City Police, said the communist rebels freed […]
MANILA, March 24 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III on Monday (March 24) said the resumption of peace talks with communist rebels will only depend on their “willingness” to return to the negotiating table. In an interview with reporters following an event in Malacanang, President Aquino said that the arrest of Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, top leaders of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and New People’s Army (NPA), will have an effect on […]
