DUTERTE INVITED COMMUNIST FOUNDER SISON FOR A 60-DAY PEACE TALKS /assures all expenses paid

President Rodrigo Duterte still hoping for a successful peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), reiterating his commitment to the safety of CPP founder Jose Maria Sison if ever he chooses to return to the Philippines for a 60-day peace process.

He added that all the expenses upon return of Sison to the country will be shouldered by the government.

"I hope God will have mercy on us" he said.