THE DURIAN BEAT By: Roger Balanza, Philippines News Agency To kill or not to kill Vice President Leni Robredo was swamped with a tsunami of criticisms over her comment regarding President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to the military not to spare New People’s Army (NPA) rebels during armed encounters. President Duterte said communist rebels should be … Continue reading
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Duterte orders ‘mass arrest’ of NDF consultants out on bail
Duterte orders ‘mass arrest’ of NDF consultants out on bail By Jose Cielito Reganit MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he will order the “mass arrest” of National Democratic Front (NDF) consultants, who were released temporarily, following the collapse of the peace talks with the communist rebels. “For those who … Continue reading
Duterte wants ceasefire with Reds reduced in writing
Duterte wants ceasefire with Reds reduced in writing By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said that the government is again engaged in dialogues with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) but stressed that parameters for a ceasefire would be clearly set. In … Continue reading