THE Philippine government has formally cancelled the peace talks with communist rebels due to recent attacks perpetrated by its armed wing, the New People's Army (NPA).
Secretary Jesus Dureza, presidential adviser on the peace process, in a statement Wednesday said President Rodrigo Duterte "has taken unprecedented steps and has walked the so-called extra mile to bring peace" but added that "the communist party and its armed elements have not shown reciprocity."
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