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IN PHOTOS: Human Chains in Metro Manila Cities call for peace
Human Chains in different areas in Metro Manila were formed by different sectors as part of a Metro-wide campaign to support the resumption of peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the...
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IN PHOTOS: 40,000 march on Duterte’s first SONA
Many considers this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) march as historical. For the first time since former Corazon Aquino’s term, the 40,000 Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) led mobilization...
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Mahirap Mahirap magtagni ng mga salita, kasama Ang hirap mong tulaan Heto, habang tumitipa ng mga letra Nagpapanggap na marami nang nasusulat Nakaupo sa sulok nitong kwadradong espasyo Habang ika’y...
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Tigil-putukan, idineklara ni Duterte sa kanyang SONA
Para sa Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) na nanguna sa martsa ng mamamayan patungong Batasang Pambansa, ang deklarasyon ng unilateral ceasefire ng armadong pwersa ng gobyerno na marahil ang...
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How to be a Leftist in the time of Duterte
Some scholars scoff at President Rodrigo Duterte’s repeated pronouncements that he is a Leftist, a socialist. The skepticism is understandable since no president of the Republic has ever made a claim...
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Sining para sa masa sa pagkilos sa SONA
Walang effigy na bitbit ang Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) sa unang State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Taun-taon, mga dambuhalang effigy ang centerpiece ng protesta. Ang mga...
View ArticlePeace talks postponement looms anew as no political prisoners released
“Both sides are stating that we want to continue the resumption of peace talks on August 20,” said National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP Peace Panel Chair Luis Jalandoni in a Skype forum...
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On today’s talks of peace talks, ceasefires and landmines
The turn of events on the peace process was as quick as it has not been seen in a decade or so. President Rodrigo Duterte’s strong pronouncements for peace has even the public rather quiet or...
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IN PHOTOS: Divisoria vendors protest clearing ops
Sidewalk vendors of Divisoria market in Manila held a noise barrage on Wednesday, August 17, to protest the clearing operations which resulted to the displacement of their makeshift stalls—making...
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IN PHOTOS: Tiamzons finally released, to join Oslo talks
Days before the resumption of formal peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), NDFP consultants, Benito...
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NDFP consultants arrive in Oslo for peace talks
“We look forward to vigorous, forward movement with regards to the peace talks,” said Benito Tiamzon, only more than an hour before his flight to Oslo. He is a National Democratic Front of the...
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NDFP consultants relay prison experience to hosts
“I had more legroom in jail than in the plane,” riposted Alan Jazmines to his Royal Norwegian Government hosts who inquired about their flight. Jazmines flew to Oslo, Norway on August 20 with fellow...
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GPH-NDFP peace talks open
The Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) return to formal talks on August 22 in Oslo, Norway. The full delegation of both parties, clad in...
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IN PHOTOS: GPH-NDFP peace talks resume in Oslo, Norway
The long stalled formal peace talks between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) has finally resumed on August 22 in Oslo, Norway. Here...
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Social and economic reforms will be a major achievement of peace talks –...
It would be major, major. Answering a question in the press con on August 22 in Oslo about the major stumbling block or major difficulty in the peace negotiations of the Government of the Philippines...
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GPH, NDFP panels agree on 3 of 5 talks agenda
GPH panel member Hernani Braganza reach out to NDFP panel member Fidel Agcaoili as Royal Norwegian Government Peace Process Advisor Miriam Ehl and Elisabeth Slattum look on. The Government of the...
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A lake of life
While the city sleeps, on the outskirts of Manila, fisherfolks of Sucat, Muntinlupa are already up. These fisherfolks lug their paddles and nets from day to day, supplying the city and nearby towns...
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