Pursue peace talks — Bongbong

by Jester Manalastas (Journal)

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/national/5453-pursue-peace-talks--bongbong.html

ILOCOS Norte Rep. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. urged the government to resume peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front-New People’s Army.

He said the government should prevent further disorder and bloodshed that may be launched by the rebels on May 10.

Marcos, a senatorial candidate of the Nacionalista Party, said the bloody encounters between the military and the NPA could have been prevented had the peace talks pushed through.

“It’s only saddening that there’s a possibility that the upcoming elections will not be peaceful as it should be as we expect violence to get worse,” Marcos said.

He noted that the military and the police cannot focus on dismantling private armies and warring politicians because they also have to go after the communist rebels.

“The people are not only afraid of the private armies but also of the NPA. If only the peace talks ensued, we won’t be worrying like this,” Marcos said