Joint Statement
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PhilippinesRegion
Asia and PacificAgreement name
Joint StatementDate
23 Nov 2023Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( )Stage
Pre-negotiation/processConflict nature
Government/territoryPeace process
Philippines-NDF processParties
The Philippine government
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (representing communist rebels)Third parties
Norway (mediator, represented by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide) Other informal discussions in the NetherlandsDescription
The Philippine government and communist rebels, represented by the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, have agreed to resume peace talks to end a protracted conflict. The agreement, announced by Norwegian mediators and witnessed by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, was reached in Oslo, Norway. The peace talks, aimed to resolve a conflict that began in 1969 and has caused significant casualties and hindered economic development, were publicly announced on November 28, 2023.
Agreement document
Groups
- Children/youth
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- Disabled persons
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- Elderly/age
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- Migrant workers
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- Racial/ethnic/national group
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- Religious groups
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- Indigenous people
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- Other groups
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- Refugees/displaced persons
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- Social class
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Gender
- Women, girls and gender
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- Men and boys
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- LGBTI
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- Family
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State definition
- Nature of state (general)
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- State configuration
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- Self determination
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- Referendum
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- State symbols
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- Independence/secession
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- Accession/unification
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- Border delimitation
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- Cross-border provision
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Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)
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- Elections
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- Electoral commission
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- Political parties reform
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- Civil society
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- Traditional/religious leaders
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- Public administration
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- Constitution
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Power sharing
- Political power sharing
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- Territorial power sharing
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- Economic power sharing
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- Military power sharing
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Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general
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- Bill of rights/similar
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- Treaty incorporation
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- Civil and political rights
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- Socio-economic rightsHuman rights and equality→Socio-economic rights→OtherThe parties acknowledge the deep-rooted socioeconomic and political grievances and agree to come up with a framework that sets the priorities for the peace negotiation with the aim of achieving the relevant socioeconomic and political reforms towards a just and lasting peace. (
Locate in agreement)
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- Democracy
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- Detention procedures
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- Media and communication
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- Mobility/access
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- Protection measures
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- Other
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Rights institutions
- NHRI
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- Regional or international human rights institutions
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Justice sector reform
- Criminal justice and emergency law
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- State of emergency provisions
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- Judiciary and courts
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- Prisons and detention
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- Traditional Laws
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Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstructionSocio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic developmentCognizant of the serious socioeconomic and environmental issues, and the foreign security threats facing the country, the parties recognize the need to unite as a nation in order to urgently address these challenges and resolve the reasons for the armed conflict. ( Locate in agreement)
- National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
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- International funds
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- Business
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- Taxation
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- Banks
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Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
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- Pastoralist/nomadism rights
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- Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- EnvironmentCognizant of the serious socioeconomic and environmental issues, and the foreign security threats facing the country, the parties recognize the need to unite as a nation in order to urgently address these challenges and resolve the reasons for the armed conflict. ( Locate in agreement)
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
- Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forcesResolving the roots of the armed conflict and ending the armed struggle shall pave the way for the transformation of the CPP-NPA-NDFP. ( Locate in agreement)
- Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
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- Drugs
No specific mention.
- Terrorism
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Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
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- Amnesty/pardon
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- Courts
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- Mechanism
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- Prisoner release
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- Vetting
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- Victims
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- Missing persons
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- Reparations
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- Reconciliation
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Implementation
- UN signatory
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- Other international signatoryROYAL NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT Kristina Lie Revheim Special Representative to the Philippines ( Locate in agreement)
- Referendum for agreement
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- International mission/force/similar
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- Enforcement mechanism
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- Related cases
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- Source
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JOINT STATEMENT
Cognizant of the serious socioeconomic and environmental issues, and the foreign security threats facing the country, the parties recognize the need to unite as a nation in order to urgently address these challenges and resolve the reasons for the armed conflict.
The parties agree to a principled and peaceful resolution of the armed conflict.
Resolving the roots of the armed conflict and ending the armed struggle shall pave the way for the transformation of the CPP-NPA-NDFP.
The parties acknowledge the deep-rooted socioeconomic and political grievances and agree to come up with a framework that sets the priorities for the peace negotiation with the aim of achieving the relevant socioeconomic and political reforms towards a just and lasting peace.
Such framework, that will set the parameters for the final peace agreement, shall be agreed upon by both parties.
Consequently, we envision and look forward to a country where a united people can live in peace and prosperity.
Signed in Oslo, Norway November 23, 2023
GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (GRP) Antonio Ernesto F. Lagdameo Jr. Special Assistant to the President
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC FRONT OF THE PHILIPPINES (NDFP) Luis G. Jalandoni Member, National Executive Council
Witnessed by:
Carlito G. Galvez Jr. Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Panel
Julieta de Lima Interim Chairperson, Negotiating Panel
General Emmanuel Bautista (Ret) Special Representative
Coni K. Ledesma - Member, Negotiating Panel
ROYAL NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT Kristina Lie Revheim Special Representative to the Philippines