Aquino Government’s Peace Adviser Dilly-Dallying on Peace Talks — NDFP
Published on September 18, 2010
The NDFP has reiterated its readiness to resume peace talks with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) on the basis of The Hague Joint Declaration and subsequent agreements — Luis Jalandoni, chairman of the NDFP negotiating panel.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Bulatlat.com
MANILA — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) snubbed a forum organized by peace advocates in Manila on Sept. 15.
Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles of the OPAPP did not show up at the forum entitled “Prospects for Peace” organized by the Pilgrims for Peace, Benedictines for Peace, La Salle Justice and Peace Commission and Religions for Peace Philippines Interfaith Youth Network.
Organizers said the invitation was sent three weeks ahead of the schedule. The OPAPP even asked for a copy of the program but declined the invitation a day before the event. The organizers were told that Deles has a previous commitment.
Nardy Sarbino of the Promotion of Church People’s Response (PCPR) and a member of the secretariat of the Pilgrims for Peace told Bulatlat that they asked for a representative to come or a statement from the OPAPP. Neither was granted..... MORE
Source: Bulatlat.com
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