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NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level
Detained National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace consultants welcome reported dialogues to revive stalled formal peace negotiations with the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Government of the Republic of the Philippines, expressing hope to join the talks if efforts succeed. The post NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
20 Caraga artists honored in inaugural festival
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 22 February)—Twenty artists from the Caraga Region were honored on Tuesday in the inaugural Creative Caraga Festival aimed to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding creatives who originate from and are based in the region across diverse fields within the creative industries. Named the Creative Caraga Awards, this is a […].....»»
Rights group: Terror tag vs peace consultants shows ‘duplicity of Marcos in pursuing talks’
The resolutions against the two women NDFP consultants and the revolutionary groups were issued soon after the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration and the NDFP issued a joint statement on Nov. 28, 2023 declaring their intention to pursue the peace talks. The post Rights group: Terror tag vs peace consultants shows ‘duplicity of Marcos in pursuing talks’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 28 February 2024
139 fishermen arrested for illegal fishing in Caraga Seaborne policemen arrested 139 persons and confiscated one-million-pesos worth of illegal fishing gear during a three-day operations in the coastal waters of Caraga region. Police General Kirby John Kraft, Police Regional Office – Caraga director, said the P1 million fishing gear they confiscated included 245 items like unregulated […].....»»
Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks
"We maintain that the two rallies are not expressions of the genuine calls and struggles of the Filipino masses" The post Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Military in North rejects CPP s calls for peace talks
The military stationed in the northern provinces rejected calls by the Communist Party of the Philippines to resume the stalled peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines......»»
Agusan Sur highway gets huge chunk of road rehab fund for Caraga
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 10 March) —The 122-kilometer Daang Maharlika Highway segment in Agusan del Sur has been allocated P3.19 billion of the P4.4 billion budget for major road rehabilitation projects along the Surigao-Agusan and Agusan-Davao Sections of the national highway within the Caraga Region, the Department of Public Works and Highways […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 24 February 2024
Violence against women, girls a pressing issue in Caraga CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 24 February) – Violence against women and girls remains a pressing issue in the Caraga region, an official said. Alexander Makinano, Regional Gender and Development Committee chair of the Commission on Population and Development said this can be blamed on gender […].....»»
Infrastructure damage hits P588.4 million in Davao, Caraga
Damage to infrastructure due to floods and landslides following heavy rainfall spawned by the northeast monsoon and trough of a low-pressure area in Davao and Caraga regions since Jan. 28 has reached P588.4 million......»»
Agri damage from Caraga, Davao landslide hits P78 million
The NDRRMC reported that an estimated P64,069,839 worth of damage was recorded in the Davao Region, while P14,040,579.6 was documented in CARAGA......»»
Police ops net 15 wanted persons in Caraga
Police ops net 15 wanted persons in Caraga.....»»
Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools
By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IV-A, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV-A, Technical… The post Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
What’s gov’t’s next move on peace talks resumption?
At the start of December 2023, I wrote in this space that “an atmosphere of optimism pervaded the nation.” It was spurred by the joint announcement by the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) of an agreement to return to peace negotiations, possibly to begin in the first quarter of 2024......»»
[OPINION] The CPP-NPA’s 3rd Rectification Movement is bad news to the peace process
The Communist Party issues a statement about ‘waging protracted people’s war.’ Are these the words of an organization truly committed to peace talks with the government?.....»»
West Philippine Sea dispute discussed at joint peace and order meeting
China’s activities seen to “jeopardize” the security of the country’s borders were among the key security issues discussed yesterday during the first ever joint national peace and order council and regional peace and order council meeting at Malacañang......»»
China Will Be Global Force for Peace : Wang Yi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. - Other Media news - "In the face of complex turmoil in the international environment, China will persist in being a force for peace, a force for stability, and a force for progress in the world," Wang told reporters, AFP reported.Wang mad.....»»
Finding Peace in Your Single Season
Are you enjoying your single season? Or are you struggling to find peace and contentment in this time of your life? Do you feel like you’re missing out on something or that everyone around you is in a relationship while you’re stuck alone? Those feelings are common, but there are ways to find peace in […].....»»
DSWD levels up commitment to peace process in Bangsamoro
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established its peace and development program as part of the agency’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Bangsamoro, a senior DSWD official said last February 10. “The DSWD […].....»»
Hungarian musician to receive Philippine Foundational Peace prize
State-awarded Hungarian folk musician József Terék will be awarded the Sino-Phil Asia International Peace Award for his efforts to promote international peace and understanding through music......»»
Basketball and peace
Days before the UN General Assembly adjourned for the holidays, the Philippines embraced one profound moment as a bearer of peace. Peace came in the form of basketball, echoed by a legend and reaffirmed by speakers whose impassioned love for “the world’s greatest game” is beyond measure......»»