Manila, March 24 -- anking military commander in the Visayas said communist New People's Army terrorists (CNT) still waging war against society should grab the opportunity to directly negotiate with the government, now that the Duterte administration expressed openness for localized peace initiatives.
With the termination of the peace negotiations between the government and the Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front (CPP-NDF), Central Command (Centcom) commander, Lt. General Noel Clement, said his command fully supports localized peace talks.
Clement said Centcom will now start to work with other government agencies in directly engaging with the CNTs in a localized dialogue to give them a chance at a new life.
"The ...