On the ongoing talks
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) Peace Negotiating Panel firmly reiterates its commitment to the resumption of peace negotiations with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP). Our dedication to achieving a just and lasting peace remains steadfast, as we believe the negotiations present an effective means to address the underlying causes of the civil war.
AFP’s plan to buy $7.11bn-worth of missiles and fighter jets smacks of warmongering
Vol. VI, No. 16 – August 31, 2024 Amid widespread hunger and poverty, Department of Defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro announced the plan for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to buy missiles and 40 jet fighters at the cost of US$7.11 billion. Teodoro announced the plan after a Congressional hearing related to the 2025
OVP budget hearings further expose rotten Marcos-Duterte feud
The recent budget hearings for the office of the Philippine vice-president (OVP) has not only turned into a political and entertainment spectacle, but has also exposed the rottenness of the ruling class’ mad scramble to get their hands on the people’s money, and hold on to power. The hearing conducted at the Philippine Lower House
Año sabotaging GRP-NDFP peace negotiations – NPA, NDFP units
The Marcos regime’s National Security Adviser Eduardo Año is once again sabotaging the ongoing peace negotiations between the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Government of the Philippines. He declared in a press conference last week that he does not see the peace talks continuing because the revolutionary movement “is not united
