Deerhurst: War on three fronts that the president just can’t win
You’d need a heart of stone not to pity President Duterte right now — he’s fighting three wars, and he can’t possibly win any of them. First, there’s his war …
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Communists kill seven as leader says “no choice” but to intensify attacks
Seven have been killed as the chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) says rebels have no choice but to intensify attacks after the collapse of peace talks. …
Duterte to communists: “No more talk, let’s fight!”
President Duterte has today (Friday, July 21) told the communists that the time for talking is over, following a series of attacks on government troops. Speaking at a Davao City …
Peace talks cancelled after communists attack presidential security team
The Philippines has cancelled peace talks with communist rebels after guerillas attacked a convoy of presidential security guards, killing one and wounding six. President Duterte was not at the scene …
Communists vow nationwide offensives if martial law extended
Communist rebels have vowed to launch “armed counteractions and offensives” nationwide to protest at the proposed extension of martial law in Mindanao. The leadership of the Communist Party of the …
Peace talks with communists halted after vow to resist martial law
The latest round of peace talks with communist rebels has been called off after they ordered their fighters to step up attacks in response to martial law. Speaking after nearly …
Communist guerrillas to step up offensives to resist martial law
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has today (Wednesday, May 24) called on its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), to conduct more offensives to resist President Duterte’s …
Duterte’s daughter, mayor of Davao, condemns “terrorist” communist attacks
While President Duterte is talking peace with communist militants, his daughter Sara — the mayor of Davao — has denounced them as terrorists after a string of attacks last night. …
Twelve killed in clashes between army and communist rebels on eve of peace talks
Philippine troops clashed with communist rebels, leaving 10 guerrillas and two soldiers dead, military officials announced today (Friday, March 31). The deaths come just days before peace talks are due …
Communist fighters gathered in Davao express support for Duterte
Communist rebel fighters have mustered openly in Davao today (December 26) and expressed their continuing support for President Duterte. About 300 members of the New People’s Army (NPA) massed to celebrate the 48th …
US’s terrorist listing may make Sison’s return to the Philippines impossible
The United States has tagged the Philippines Communist Party’s leader and his organisation as a ‘terrorist group’ which may spoil Jose Ma. Sison’s expected return to the Philippines. An ‘open door’ …