By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It appears that the Arroyo policy of witch-hunting, arrest, criminalization of political offenses and/or the slapping of fabricated criminal charges to silence and put behind bars human rights defenders continues to be implemented under Aquino,” Angelina Ipong, Selda spokeswoman, said.
Tags: JASIG
Gov’t failure to honor agreement to free NDFP consultants may stall talks
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“They’re [GPH] so enthusiastic about the schedule but they are the ones putting stumbling blocks.” – NDFP
Compliance with JASIG requires release of Alan Jazmines and other NDFP consultants and JASIG-protected (PR)
NEWS RELEASE May 28, 2011 The sincerity of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) under President Noynoy is under serious question because of the failure to release Alan Jazmines and other NDFP Consultants and JASIG-protected persons. The GPH through its Negotiating Panel committed itself “to work for the expeditious release of detained NDFP consultants and…
Government too slow in releasing political prisoners – NDFP consultant
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com Main Story: People’s organizations present list of demands to Government, NDFP panels MANILA – Echoing the oft-repeated excuse of the Aquino government when pressed for the release of political prisoners, Ednar Dayanghirang, chair of the GPH-Reciprocal Working Committee for socio-economic reforms (RWC- SER), replied “it’s up the courts,” in response…
Political Prisoner Slams Oplan Bayanihan, Filing of ‘Trumped up Charges’
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – A political prisoner criticized the Aquino administration’s new counterinsurgency program, describing it as a “sugarcoated bullet.” Randy Felix Malayao, a consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), said that legal offensives against critics and activists continue to be part of the new administration’s counterinsurgency strategy.…
Carol Pagaduan-Araullo | Reality Check
It is only through the people’s support that the two parties can draw the strength needed to withstand all negative pressures, ensure the efficacy of bilateral agreements and the successful end-result of the peace negotiations. In the final analysis, that is the meaning of the people being the true sovereign power, a fact which neither side disputes. By CAROL PAGADUAN-ARAULLO
For Peacetalks to Progress, Jasig and Other Agreements Must be Complied With (PR)
Press Statement 21 February 2011 We, National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultants and staff and other political prisoners at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center in Camp Crame, denounce utterances by the top leaders and mouthpieces of the military organization of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GPH) that only…
Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (Jasig)
Additional Implementing Rules of the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (Jasig) Pertaining to the Security of Personnel and Consultations in Furtherance of the Peace Negotiations
Next Agenda in GPH-NDFP Talks Can Make or Break Peace Process
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Forging the Comprehensive Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms (Caser) is said to be the “meat” of the negotiations as it aims to resolve the root causes of poverty and lack of development in the Philippines.
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‘Ka Bart’ Is Member of NDF Peace Panel, CPP Reiterates
The Communist Party of the Philippines is demanding the release of Tirso “Ka Bart” Alcantara, high-ranking member of the New People’s Army (NPA).