The CPP said the communist movement is still willing to work with Duterte in addressing the causes of the conflict. The CPP said President Duterte’s position on the peace process has been changing since he started going around military camps. Despite the recent challenges, the CPP claims that the communist movement is still eager and optimistic over the scheduled resumption of formal talks in Oslo on August 20. But the CPP also said Duterte has been making these statements to satisfy the military. “Apparently, President Duterte’s mindset is becoming more and more militarized as he hops from one military camp to the next.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 08, 2016 17:37 UTC