NDF consultants released from detention will boost peace talks — Deles 07/30/2011

NDF consultants released from detention will boost peace talks — Deles

07/30/2011
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles said yesterday the release of a captured rebel leader and two National Democratic Front (NDF) consultants from detention following the dismissal of their cases by a court would help boost the government’s confidence-building in the resumption of peace talks next month.

Released from detention were rebel leader Jovencio Balweg and NDF consultants Maria Luisa Purcray of Agusan del Norte and Jaime Soledad of Leyte.

“The government has always maintained its commitment to this peace process. We look at this as a bonus that favorably affects the government’s current negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front of the Philippines,” Deles said.

“We are appreciative of the efforts made by other government agencies in this matter,” said Alexander Padilla, chairman of the government peace panel negotiating with the CPP/NPA/NDF..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20110730nat15.html