Tag: New Peoples Army

President Duterte directs gov’t officials to “work on resumption of peace talks” with Communist rebels

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered government officials to “work on the resumption of peace talks” with Communist rebels. Peace Secretary Jesus Dureza said the President gave “clear instructions on the importance of forging a ceasefire agreement to stop mutual attacks and fighting while talks are underway.” Let’s give this another chance, President Duterte reportedly said. According to Dureza, the President also committed to provide support, if necessary, to ensure that “revolutionary tax” was stopped.

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PNP to continue to go after communist rebels despite President Duterte’s pronouncement on peace talks

  By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The Philippine National Police will continue to go after communist rebels. Chief Supt. John Bulalacao, PNP spokesperson, made the pronouncement even after President Rodrigo Duterte  said on Tuesday that peace talks with the communists could continue if they stop committing alleged atrocities and agree to a ceasefire. “In fact, ang intel community, tuloy (ang paghahanap sa kanila)..Habang walang peace talks tuloy ang effort na yun,” Bulalacao said. He […]

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Palace: No withdrawal of petition seeking to have communist rebels declared as terrorists

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Wednesday said it will not withdraw its petition before a Manila court seeking to have communist rebels declared as terrorists. Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra made the statement even after President Rodrigo Duterte said peace talks could resume if the rebels stopped committing  atrocities, and agreed to a ceasefire. Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison also said the NDFP was ready to talk to the […]

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Duterte to communist rebels: Agree to ceasefire, stop atrocities

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said communist rebels should agree to a ceasefire if they want peace talks to continue. In a speech at the opening of a bridge in Mindoro Oriental, the President added the rebels should stop what he said were their atrocities that include collecting revolutionary taxes. “Ni walang isang putok, maski labintador and I would be happy,” Duterte said. “And so if we can have a middle ground, […]

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Lorenzana: No signed truce between gov’t, communist rebels last year

(Eagle News)–Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday denied Communist Party of the Philippines’ founder Joma Sison’s claim his group and the Philippine government signed a truce last year. In a statement, Lorenzana said there was no draft agreement on unilateral ceasefire between the two parties in October. Lorenzana said Sison’s claim that the defense chief “obscures and denies the fact that against tremendous odds, the NPA has grown and gained strength nationwide from its modest beginnings” […]

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PNP, nagbabala sa pag-recruit ng NPA sa pamamagitan ng mga student organization

(Eagle News) — Pinatututukan ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa mga magulang ang mga aktibidad ng kanilang mga anak lalo na ngayong bakasyon. Sinabi ni PNP Spokesman Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao na mayroong napapaulat na student organizations na konektado sa Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). Ginagamit aniya ng mga rebelde ang mga summer activities sa pag-recruit ng mga estudyante. Ayon sa PNP, namataan ang ilang college students na kasama ng mga miyembro […]

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Zarate: Duterte open to resumption of peace talks with communist rebels

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is open to resuming peace talks with the communist rebels, Bayan Muna party-list Representative Carlos Zarate said on Sunday. In a radio interview, Zarate said the President made the pronouncement during a meeting with officials of the Royal Norwegian Government, the third party in the negotiations, in Davao. He said this was after members of the House committee on peace, reconciliation and unity met with Idun Tvedt, the new special envoy for […]

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Tribong Manobo, lumagda sa kasunduan kaugnay ng pagbawi ng suporta sa mga rebeldeng NPA 

(Eagle News) –Sa pamamagitan ng paglagda sa isang malaking tarpaulin sa mismong covered court ng Barangay Kabulanan sa bayan ng Sultan Kudarat sa Maguindanao, pinatunayan ng mga Tribong Manobo na hindi na sila susuporta sa mga teroristang New People’s Army (NPA) na gumagala malapit sa kanilang sinasakang bukirin. Ang kanilang ginawang paglagda ay nangangahulugan umanong itotodo na nila kooperasyon sa gobyerno bilang pagsupil sa kilusang pan-terorista sa bansa. Ang higit walumpung katao na nagpakita na […]

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Palace: There should be “enabling environment” for gov’t peace talks with communist rebels to resume

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Tuesday reiterated there should be an “enabling environment” for government peace talks with communist rebels to resume, even as it thanked House lawmakers for signing a resolution calling for the resumption of such. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said “genuine sincerity” on the part of the rebels should first be seen—he said they should “cease their hostilities against innocent civilians and government forces; end their extortion activities, […]

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Duterte urged to resume peace talks

(Eagle News)– Over 60 lawmakers from the House of Representatives urged President Rodrigo Duterte to resume peace talks between the government and communist rebels. The call made by 61 lawmakers was made through House Resolution 1803. These lawmakers were Ruby Sahali Tan, Sarah Elago, Carlos Zarate , Raul Daza, Emmanuel Billones, Carlito Marquez, Melecio Yap Jr., Ariel Casilao, Leo Cueva, Anthony Bravo, Lorna Bautista-Bandigan, Joel Almario, Cesar Sarmiento, Kit Belmonte, Edcel Lagman and Tom Villarin. Emmi De Jesus, Victor […]

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Duterte goes after mining firms that “supply” explosives to communist rebels

(Eagle News) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has been directed to revoke the licenses and permits of mining companies that are “supplying explosives” to communist rebels, and violating rules on the handling of explosives. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who held a press conference on Tuesday,  the directive was given by President Rodrigo Duterte himself during the National Security Council Executive Committee Meeting in Malacañang on Monday. In previous speeches, Duterte […]

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Duterte reiterates coalition gov’t sought by communists “not acceptable”

  (Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday reiterated that the coalition government demanded by communists was “not acceptable.” Duterte made the comment as he hosted  a dinner for 187 former members of the New People’s Army in Malacañang, based on a news release issued on Wednesday. According to the release, the President said that “in order to assume power, one must win the elections.” “Speaking before the rebel returnees, Duterte said the rebel group […]

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