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New People's Army
Philippine Peace Talks with Communist Rebels Face Several Hurdles
By Mong Palatino
Both sides have committed to renewed talks, but the road to a genuine peace will likely be a long one.
Philippine House Voices Support For Talks With Communist Rebels
By Sebastian Strangio
The support came a day after Vice President Sara Duterte denounced the resumption of talks with the communist NDFP.
Philippine Government, Communist Rebels Agree to Resume Peace Talks
By Sebastian Strangio
Both sides said they recognized “the need to unite as a nation” due to socioeconomic challenges and “the foreign threats facing the country."
Court Denies Philippine Government Attempt to Declare Communist Party a ‘Terrorist’ Group
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling by Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar stated that the New People's Army used violence as a means rather than an end.
Philippine Police Shoot Nine Dead in Anti-Communist Raids
By Sebastian Strangio
Activists claim the victims were unarmed political organizers and workers' advocates.
Reversing the Tide of Violence, Treading the Path of Peace in the Philippines
By Gus Miclat and Karen Tañada
After a promising start under President Duterte, the Philippine peace process has fallen apart. But civil society can help get things going again.
What’s Next for the Philippines Communist Insurgency Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the state of one of Asia’s longest-running insurgencies and its future prospects.
Will There Be a Christmas Ceasefire in the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
The Reds are open to a ceasefire and peace talks, but is Duterte?
Philippine Communist Rebels Mark 50th Year With New Attacks
By Jim Gomez
The New People’s Army has defied multiple Philippine presidents’ efforts to eradicate its rebellion.
Will Duterte Abandon the Left in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Though there are signs of a fraying of ties, the future outlook remains murky.
A Closer Look at the Philippine Peace Process With Communist Rebels
By Luke Lischin
The crisis in Marawi has eclipsed another critical front in the government's struggle against domestic threats.
What Does Duterte’s Martial Law Mean for the Philippine Peace Process?
By Mong Palatino
A closer look at how the move has impacted the wider pursuit of peace in the country’s south.
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