Marlen V. Ronquillo
Marlen V. Ronquillo

Oslo provides an ideal environment for discussing peace, even one as long-drawn and bloody as the leftist insurgency in our country. It has a track record of encouraging all sorts of belligerent movements to talk peace with their respective governments. It has devoted resources to that effort. It has a political culture, that despite the changes in the leadership, never waivers from its commitment to host peace negotiations. A few days back, the impossible happened in Oslo. The government panel handpicked by Mr. Duterte and the NDF panel agreed on common drafts, which would form the basis for writing the final peace deal.

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