Updated (8:01 p.m.)GENERAL SANTOS CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte taunted anew communist rebels, saying they were doomed because they no longer have food and was losing the race for land reform to the government. The President also lamented how children were unable to see their parents who have decided to join the armed movement. Peace talks between the government and communist rebels have been on and off under the Duterte administration. However, Duterte said communist rebels who will lay down their arms will be given livelihood and education for their children. READ: Duterte shuts door on peace talks: Talk to the next PresidentADVERTISEMENTREAD: Duterte on peace talks with Reds: It’s useless, I give upRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 13, 2019 11:34 UTC