“How many more political prisoners have to die before the Duterte administration release all political prisoners? While tyrants like Marcos are being treated like heroes to their grave, real heroes like Ocasla who organized peasants and actively defended the rights of the Filipino people are being left to die in jail.” By RONALYN V. OLEA…
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Certain issues Duterte must resolve urgently
In the next few days President Duterte is expected to focus on key aspects of his official visit to China on October 19-21, primarily his formal meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang. But after his return he needs to immediately attend to and decisively resolve certain urgent issues. Top among the issues…
GRP, NDFP okay outline of reforms, release of political prisoners
“The most essential success that has been achieved is the agreement on common outlines social and economic reforms, political and constitutional reforms, and the end of hostilities and disposition of forces.”
NDFP demands amnesty for political prisoners as 2nd round of talks begins
“The most effective method of release (of political prisoners) is through an amnesty proclamation as offered by President Duterte himself.”
Groups reiterate call for release of all political prisoners
“The amnesty and release of all political prisoners is an act of righting the violations of the CARHRIHL and the Hernandez political offense doctrine.” – NDFP chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison
Amnesty, ceasefire, reforms up for 2nd round of formal peace talks
“The positive outcome of the formal talks held in Oslo, Norway last week removed the animosity and over suspicion left behind by the two previous administrations.” — Benito Tiamzon
GRP, NDFP ok ceasefire, release of political prisoners, fast tracking agenda
“We cannot achieve this successful and very significant step forward in the peace negotiations without the strong commitment of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the spirit of goodwill and friendliness of our counterparts…”
As formal talks begin, over 500 political prisoners still detained
“This policy and practice of filing trumped-up criminal charges against social workers, religious, human rights advocates, leaders of people’s organizations and consultants to the peace process have to stop.”
Courts okay temporary liberty for 2 NDFP consultants
Lawyers are hopeful that other local courts will also grant the motions for release on bail of all the 22 NDFP consultants.
Bail pleas filed for release of NDFP consultants
Peace negotiations shall resume in the higher interest of peace and national security.” – Supreme Court
Postponement of GRP-NDFP peace talks likely sans release of NDFP consultants
“The NDFP is willing to give time for the GRP to effect the release of detained NDFP consultants.” — Luis Jalandoni