Balay Mindanaw welcomes with renewed hope the resumption of the Government of the Philippines-Communist Party of the Philippines/New People’s Army/National Democratic Front Peace Process.
Finally, the voices of the people longing for just and lasting peace have been heard.
We view this development as positive step towards the transformation of this armed conflict by addressing the deep-rooted socio-economic and political grievances.
We recognize and understand the possible challenges this renewed talks could face.
We call on the negotiators from both sides to remain steadfast as they navigate the difficult road to peace.
Balay Mindanaw offers to continue our work of helping create safe spaces for community peace dialogues for the people to come together in order to contribute meaningfully to the negotiations by putting forward their respective peace agenda.
We call on the public and all the stakeholders to give this process a chance to succeed.
We call on everyone to give peace another chance.
Charlito “Kaloy” Manlupig
President
Balay Mindanaw
28 November 2023
