CLEAN : Philippines hopes for peace deal with rebels within a year

The transcript discusses the desire for lasting peace within a lifetime, highlighting the challenges and complexities of negotiations on social and economic reforms. Despite a five-year deadlock, there is renewed optimism as negotiators reunite, feeling a warm and electric atmosphere. The current president aims to achieve significant progress early in his term to implement the outcomes effectively.

What is the speaker's main hope regarding peace?

• To have peace for future generations

• To establish peace in the next century

• To see peace within their lifetime

• To achieve peace in the next decade

How does the speaker describe the atmosphere of the negotiations?

• Cold and distant

• Warm and electric

• Casual and relaxed

• Formal and tense

What is one of the main challenges mentioned in the negotiations?

• Lack of commitment from both sides

• Complexity of social and economic reforms

• Political instability

• Insufficient resources

Why is the speaker confident about the negotiations?

• Because of the favorable conditions and commitment

• Due to the simplicity of the issues

• Because of the lack of opposition

• Due to the abundance of resources

What is the significance of the president's six-year term in the context of the negotiations?

• It ensures continuity in leadership

• It limits the time for achieving progress

• It provides a long period for negotiation

• It allows for immediate implementation of outcomes