Makabayan hits Teodoro for ruling out peace talks with Reds

MANILA, Philippines – The Makabayan bloc on Sunday criticized Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. for opposing peace talks with Communist rebels, saying his stance undermines government commitments to pursue negotiations in one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies. “Teodoro’s refusal to even consider talks ‘without precondition’ signals that the Marcos administration is choosing perpetual war, not a sustainable path to peace,” ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio, Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Jane Elago and Kabataan Rep. Renee Louise Co said in a joint statement. On Saturday, Teodoro rejected calls to revive talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), […]... Keep on reading: Makabayan hits Teodoro for ruling out peace talks with Reds

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