Archive of Negotiating Panel

Open letter to peace advocates
May 03, 2026 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Negotiating Panel |

The Negotiating Team of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) would like to thank each and every one of you and your organizations for steadfastly supporting and accompanying the peace process, and tirelessly advocating the people’s clamor for social justice, genuine democracy and emancipation from all forms of exploitation and oppression. Your unwavering […]

In Honor of Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo
December 28, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Negotiating Panel | Julie de Lima | Chairperson |

It is with profound sorrow that we, the Negotiating Panel of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), mark the passing of Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo, a distinguished political scientist, committed activist, and esteemed former President of the University of the Philippines. His dedication to the pursuit of social justice and national liberation has left […]

Arrest of 3 NDFP consultants a deliberate move by the GRP to create hostile conditions for peace talks
October 28, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Negotiating Panel | Julie de Lima | Chairperson |

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) Negotiating Panel strongly condemns the recent illegal arrests of NDFP consultants Simeon Naogsan, Porferio Tuna, and Wigberto Villarico. The arbitrary detention of these consultants is yet another in a string of blatant violations by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) of the Joint Agreement […]

On the ongoing talks
September 04, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Negotiating Panel | Julie de Lima | Chairperson |

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) Peace Negotiating Panel firmly reiterates its commitment to the resumption of peace negotiations with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP). Our dedication to achieving a just and lasting peace remains steadfast, as we believe the negotiations present an effective means to address the underlying […]

Statement of the NDFP Peace Negotiating Panel on the Death of Concha “Ka Minay” Araneta
August 26, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Negotiating Panel | Julie de Lima | Chairperson |

The NDFP Peace Negotiating Panel is deeply saddened by the death of Ka Concha Araneta and nine other cadres and red fighters of the New People’s Army (NPA). We extend our sincerest condolences to the family and comrades of Ka Concha and all the martyrs who were killed during a series of military operations of […]

Teodoro sings out of tune, focus instead on addressing root causes of civil war
December 17, 2023 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Negotiating Panel | Juliet de Lima | Interim Chairperson |

Gibo Teodoro’s head-scratching insinuation that the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) was willing to surrender is simply untrue. To say that this is the basis for the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) agreeing to explore the resumption of peace negotiations is also incorrect. It was the GRP who first approached […]

The Filipino people must unite to remove obstacles to peace
December 10, 2023 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Negotiating Panel | Juliet de Lima | Interim Chairperson |

As we celebrate Human Rights Day, we look forward to answering the people’s hope for a just and lasting peace. The Joint Statement, which was signed on November 23 and announced to the public on November 28 charts out important points to be discussed in the event that peace negotiations between the GRP and the […]

阿斯特里奥·帕利马(Asterio Palima)关于赦免与和平谈判的声明
November 28, 2023 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Negotiating Panel | Asterio B. Palima | Member |

四天前,菲律宾共和国政府总统小马科斯签署了第404号公告,对菲律宾共产党(CPP)、新人民军(NPA)、菲律宾民族民主阵线(NDFP)等组织授予赦免。该赦免声称是寻求“和平、团结、和解”。

Statement of Asterio Palima on Amnesties and Peace Negotiations
November 28, 2023 | Negotiating Panel | Asterio B. Palima | Member |

Four days ago, President Marcos Jr. of the GRP, issued Proclamation 404 to grant amnesty to the CPP/NPA/NDFP among other groups. The amnesty claims to seek “peace, unity and reconciliation.” Since the very beginning of the peace negotiations many decades ago, the NDFP has always asserted that a just and lasting peace can only be […]

Statement of Julieta de Lima on the Oslo Joint Communique
November 28, 2023 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Negotiating Panel | Juliet de Lima | Interim Chairperson |

The NDFP is once more taking a step towards continuing peace negotiations with the GRP. This, six years after the termination of the peace negotiations by then Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte through Proclamation 360 on November 23, 2017. The NDFP’s resolve to pursue peace negotiations stems from its determination to fulfill the Filipino people’s aspiration […]