Updated 11:34 p.m., Feb. 19, 2019, to add more quotesDAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte bared on Tuesday that he would allow Fidel Agcaoili, chief negotiator of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), to return in the Philippines to resume stalled peace talks. ADVERTISEMENTThe NDFP, a coalition of leftist organizations, has been representing insurgents in the on-and-off peace talks with the government. “After all, we’re on a waiting period about the appropriate time to talk about peace. “Before he goes to the blue yonder, kindly find time to talk sensible peace,” the President said, referring toSison. “The President told them not to kill and not to extort, but they’re saying we need that to come up with funds),” Panelo told reporters in an interview here in Davao City.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 19, 2019 14:41 UTC