Peace talks with Reds up next

NOW that the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are finishing the draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), some “doves” in the administration of President Benigno Aquino 3rd are seriously pushing for the resumption of peace negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF).

A well-placed government source confided to The Manila Times on Wednesday that “informal” talks are ongoing between government agents and NDF representatives to explore the possibility of resuming the stalled peace negotiations between the two panels.