Philippine Defense Chief Rejects Peace Talks With Rebels
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro has firmly rejected calls to resume peace talks with communist rebels, including the New People's Army (NPA). His stance comes amidst ongoing clashes and a desire to avoid what he views as a cycle of failed negotiations.
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Makabayan hits Teodoro for ruling out peace talks with Reds
MANILA, Philippines – The Makabayan bloc on Sunday criticized Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. for opposing peace talks with Communist rebels, saying his stance undermines government commitments to pursue negotiations in one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies. “Teodoro’s refusal to even consider talks ‘without precondition’ signals that the Marcos administration is choosing perpetual war, not
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Calling the New People’s Army a band of terrorists and criminals, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has ruled out peace talks with the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines.
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