MANILA, Philippines — Fidel Agcaoili, the chairperson of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace negotiating panel passed away. In a statement, the NDFP said Agcaoili died at 12:45 p.m. Thursday in Utrecht, The Netherlands, where he was exiled. “According to the doctor, the cause of his death was pulmonary arterial rupture which caused massive internal bleeding. The NDFP said Agcaoili’s remains will be flown to the Philippines in accordance to the wishes of his family. Agcaoili was said to be the longest held political detainee during martial law.

Source: Philippine Star July 24, 2020 01:30 UTC