GRP and NDF vow to fast track peace talk issues

OSLO, Norway – The Philippine government (GRP) and the National Democratic Front (NDF) have vowed to fast-track the resolution of three major issues that could lead to the signing of a peace agreement between the two parties within the next nine to 12 months, given the unprecedented support that the negotiations have gotten from President Duterte. Photo courtesy of DurianBurgDavao.com In a press conference held after the formal start of the resumption of peace negotiations at the Candic Holmenkollen Park Hotel yesterday, leaders of the Philippine panel and the communist movement agreed that separate Reciprocal Working Committees (RWCs) could immediately start discussions on socio-economic reforms, political and constitutional reforms, as well as the end of hostilities and disposition of forces, and submit their recommendations to the panels. “(Both panels) have a common understanding about accelerating the peace process. The timeline could now be nine to 12 months before a final [...]