MANILA-Vice President Jejomar
C. Binay has expressed optimism the release of four policemen abducted by
the New People's Army after a raid on a police station in Agusan del Norte will
lead to a resumption of stalled peace negotiations.
Binay described it as a
"good gesture," and broached the possibility of peace talks between
government and the National Democratic Front gaining ground.
"It paved the way
for the continuation of the peace talks," Binay said.
Binay was also asked by
local reporters in Butuan City if he would have been willing to go to Kitcharao
where the rebels released the policemen.
"Sanay naman
tayong makipaglaban sa mga coup. Nine-nerbiyos din ho ako pero ang sinasabi ko
na lamang ho ang trabaho ho namin merong professional risks," Binay
answered.
The Vice President was
in the city to award land titles to residents who were able to fully pay their
obligations under the Community Mortgage Program of the Socialized Housing
Finance Corporation.
Binay is also set to
inaugurate Senior Citizens Centers across Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur
over the weekend.
On Sunday, he will
inaugurate the National Housing Authority Talacogon Tribal Village in
Talacogon, Agusan del Sur.
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