Peace Negotiations and the Path to Lasting Peace

The chapter explores the early peace negotiations in the Philippines, tracing the efforts from the 1986 ceasefire to the signing of a framework agreement under General Ramos' term. It highlights the challenges faced, the importance of addressing root causes, and insights into Duterte's shifting stance on peace talks. The conversation extends to the implications of US imperialism, the future of national democracy movements, and global movements signaling hope for positive change.