21 July 2016

News Story: Philippine gov't to resume formal talks with leftist rebels in August

MANILA, July 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government is set to hold the formal peace talks with the leftist Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) next month, a senior government official said Tuesday.

Presidential adviser on the peace process Jesus Dureza said the talks will be held from Aug. 20 to 27 in Oslo, Norway.

"We look forward to engaging with our counterparts on the other side of the table," he said in a press conference in Malacanang, the presidential palace.

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