From the Philippine Star (Jan 1): 2012 a 'trying' year for CPP-NPA talks--Deles
In its New Year message on Tuesday, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on
the Peace Process (OPAPP) said the peace talks with the communist rebels have
been "most challenging" in 2012 since it begun two decades ago. The current cease-fire between the rebels and the government, however, is a
sign that the two camps are "back on track working together" despite the
setbacks, OPAPP said in the statement. "The process has moved forward. A ceasefire is in place, stilling the guns
over the Christmas season and allowing soldier and rebel to spend Christmas with
family and friends," OPAPP added.
The temporary state of peace had also facilitated the relief and
rehabilitation efforts of government for victims of Typhoon Pablo in Davao
Oriental as resources and manpower were sent there. "We pray that the ceasefire will hold and help steel the resolve of both
sides for a just and enduring peace now and not later. This we owe to our
people," OPAPP said. The process will continue and sees a promise in 2013 as both government and
CPP-NPA-NDF "have laid the foundation" to resume talks, OPAPP concluded.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/01/01/892176/2012-trying-year-cpp-npa-talks-deles
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