Philippine government, communist rebels in peace talks
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OSLO- The first day of peace talks between Philippine communist rebels and the incoming government of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has concluded Tuesday on an optimistic note.
Philippines Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza described the mood as "upbeat." Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison said he felt "elated."
"The ultimate goal for this meeting is maybe to come up with a consensus," Dureza told The Associated Press from the mountain-top hotel on the outskirts of Oslo where these preliminary talks are taking place.
