Reds tell Marcos officials to quit sabotaging efforts to revive talks
The CPP criticized claims by other government officials that the joint statement was signed with the aim of ending the CPP-led armed struggle.
Peace process
No talk of surrender in the peace negotiations, NDFP says
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) said it will never consider any talk about its surrender and those of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the New People’s Army (NPA) should peace negotiations with the Ferdinand Marcos government push through.
Groups laud possible resumption of peace talks
Various groups expressed support for the possible resumption of formal peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP).
Ex-GRP negotiator advises resumption of peace talks with NDFP
A former Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) peace negotiator advised the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration to resume peace talks with the NDFP to help solve many of the government’s problems at once.
FACT CHECK: Robin Padilla main catalyst of peace efforts in Mindanao
On May 10, ‘Echo-Speaks’ – a Facebook page that purports to be a Christian-themed page – claimed that actor and senatorial frontrunner Robin Padilla initiated peace talks with rebel groups in Mindanao. “Si Robin din dahilan kung bakit nahinto ang bombing sa Mindanao...