Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-The New People's Army
Proclamation No. 360, issued on November 23, 2017, by President Rodrigo Duterte, formally terminates the peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (NDF-CPP-NPA). Despite the government's commitment to achieving lasting peace, the NDF-CPP-NPA's lack of sincerity and continued violent actions prompted this decision. The proclamation directs the cancellation of all peace talks and meetings with these groups. This action underscores the administration's focus on national security and public order amid ongoing internal conflicts.
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- What is Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-The New People's Army about?
- Proclamation No. 360, issued on November 23, 2017, by President Rodrigo Duterte, formally terminates the peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (NDF-CPP-NPA). Despite the government's commitment to achieving lasting peace, the NDF-CPP-NPA's lack of sincerity and continued violent actions prompted this decision. The proclamation directs the cancellation of all peace talks and meetings with these groups. This action underscores the administration's focus on national security and public order amid ongoing internal conflicts.
- What type of law is Proclamation No. 360?
- Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-The New People's Army (Proclamation No. 360) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-The New People's Army enacted?
- Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-The New People's Army (Proclamation No. 360) was enacted on Nov 23, 2017.
- What is the citation for Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-The New People's Army?
- Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-The New People's Army, Proclamation No. 360, Nov 23, 2017 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 360
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 23, 2017
PROCLAMATION NO. 360
DECLARING THE TERMINATION OF PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC FRONT-COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE PHILIPPINES-THE NEW PEOPLE'S ARMY
WHEREAS,this Administration is committed to achieving a secure and progressive nation by attaining just and lasting peace, and by ensuring durable security, public order, and safety;
WHEREAS,the government aims to negotiate and implement peace agreements with all internal armed conflict groups while ensuring that communities in conflict-affected and vulnerable areas are protected and developed;
WHEREAS,this Administration agreed to resume peace talks with the National Democratic Front (NDF)-Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-The New People's Army (NPA) and to accelerate the signing and implementation of the final peace agreement;
WHEREAS,in spite of the best efforts exerted by this Administration, the NDF-CPP-NPA failed to show its sincerity and commitment in pursuing genuine and meaningful peace negotiations as it engaged in acts of violence and hostilities, endangering the lives and properties of innocent people;
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 292 (s. 1987) provides that the President may, by way of a proclamation, declare a status or condition of public moment or interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and existing laws, do hereby declare the termination of peace negotiations with the NDF-CPP-NPA and all its adjuncts and organizational units.
I hereby direct the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) Panel for Peace Talks with the CPP-NPA-NDF to cancel all peace talks and meetings with the NDF-CPP-NPA.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 23rd day of November, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seventeen. DETACa
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 113, No. 50, p. 9107 on December 11, 2017.
Cite This Law
Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-The New People's Army, Proclamation No. 360, Nov 23, 2017 (Philippines)
Declaring the Termination of Peace Negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-The New People's Army, Proclamation No. 360 (Phil. 2017)
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