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“This is the latest instance of a war crime perpetrated by the CPP-NPA,” Roque says (Eagle News) – The Palace on Tuesday condemned the shooting of a civilian aircraft by Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) rebels in Surigao del Sur, an act it called a “war crime.” The incident on Sunday led to the killing of pilot Lynbert G. Laguda Sr., 65, who was merely conducting an aerial spray at the […]
(Eagle News Service) — The New People’s Army is losing three members every day, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said. Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal, Eastern Mindanao commander, made the comment on the sidelines of ceremonies held for the surrender of 190 rebels on Tuesday. The 190 represent the third batch of rebel-surrenderees so far. Among those who surrendered was “Efren,” who was a member of the rebel group for 20 years, and who even […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte met on Wednesday over 200 New People’s Army (NPA) rebel returnees in Malacañang. The 215 former rebels welcomed by the President were the first batch of the 683 NPA returnees lined up by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to tour Manila. The President said in his speech that the former NPA rebels made a good decision to return to the fold of the law instead of fighting […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday slammed communist rebels for violating the ceasefire they themselves declared for the holidays. “Itong mga komunistang ito, hambugero. Kung magsalita, akala mo kung sino,” Duterte said, speaking in a briefing on the effects of “Vinta” in Tubod, Lanao del Norte. He noted that despite the ceasefire the rebels themselves declared, “may inatake nanaman sila.” President Duterte did not specifically say what the rebels attacked, but earlier the […]
The Palace on Wednesday, December 6, released copies of Proclamation No. 374 that officially labels the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army as a terrorist organization. The group was declared as such after President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 3260, officially terminated talks with the communist group. Duterte said he was fed up with the rebels’ “depredatory acts” that include the killing of a four-month-old baby. He also slammed what he said was the […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a proclamation officially terminating peace talks with the communist rebels. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said talks between the government and the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front would no longer be pursued under Proclamation 360. The President also directed the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Panel for Peace […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday night said he would “talk to the rebels” to ensure that there would be peace in the country. In his speech made at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon his arrival from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, Duterte did not say which rebels he was referring to but said he would address both the “ideological and territorial” aspects in the talks. Earlier, Duterte terminated talks with […]
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Twenty-three members of the Abu Sayyaf recently surrendered to government forces, including four new members from the island of Sulu. The ASG members now cover limited areas of Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-tawi or Zambasulta, according to the police. The ASG members surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 2nd Special Forces Battalion in Barangay Likod, Pata town in the province of Sulu. Among those who surrendered were Aldin […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang said that President Rodrigo Duterte would still have to consult with “members of his security cluster” before he could decide to resume peace talks with the National Democratic Front (NDF). In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella Jr., said that the President would also have to “confer with the other branches of government” which would have to agree with the resumption of peace talks. The statement was issued Sunday, September 17, […]
(Eagle News) — Government peace panel chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III announced on Tuesday (July 4) that the government would resume peace talks with the National Democratic Front in August. Bello, who also serves as the Labor Secretary, said they have an “initial understanding” to pursue the fifth round of talks probably in the second or third week of August. He said he talked with NDF peace panel chair Fidel Agcaoili on Sunday and they […]
(Eagle News) — Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra confirmed on Tuesday that a firefight was ongoing between the military and armed rebels in the city. The mayor could not confirm reports however that the rebel group involved was the Maute group, and that the group had raised the Islamic State flag at a local hospital. “Meron pong mga area na mayroong presence of this group na di pa naaabot ng authorities dahil gumagawa sila ng action […]
by Rim Haddad with Layal Abou Rahal in Beirut Agence France Presse ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) — The crucial battle for Aleppo entered its “final phase” Monday after Syrian rebels retreated into a small pocket of their former bastion in the face of new army advances. President Bashar al-Assad’s forces held more than 90 percent of the onetime opposition stronghold of east Aleppo, a monitor and military official said, and appeared on the verge of retaking […]
