RP-NDF peace seen soon
By Gerry Baldo 06/21/2012Peace between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) will soon be possible with the willingness of the communist group to resume of formal talks.
At least five lawmakers yesterday expressed optimism that a final peace agreement could be signed between the government and communist rebels soon.
But the NDF reiterated its call for the release of 356 political prisoners and 14 others the NDFP said were covered by immunity guarantees.
Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone, Maguindanao Rep. Simeon Datumanong, Alagad party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe and Western Samar Rep. Mel Senen Sarmiento welcomed the development..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20120621nat4.html
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