MANILA, Philippines — The possibility of resuming talks with communists is “very bright,” one of the government’s top peace negotiators said Wednesday as discussions with Maoist rebels to end hostilities remain stuck in virtual limbo. President Rodrigo Duterte—a self-styled socialist—activated the peace talks with communists in a bid to end one of Asia's longest-running insurgencies that has stunted development for years. The rebels have been in off-and-on peace talks with the government. But he stressed that as long as the communist rebels do not stop guerrilla attacks, the peace negotiations will remain suspended. READ: Bello: Peace talks with Reds still 'alive'

Source: Philippine Star November 01, 2017 09:33 UTC