The NDFP gave to Yap an aide memoire for GRP President Aquino stressing that peace negotiations should not be held in the Philippines because of serious dangers to the NDFP, as proven in the ceasefire talks and agreement in 1986-87. The NDFP agreed to engage in peace negotiations if held abroad, with the facilitation by a host government.
Nang ipinahayag ng rehimeng US-Aquino na ihinto at tapusin na ang pakikipag-usap sa NDFP Negotiating Panel, inilantad lamang nito ang tunay na adyenda na hindi paghahanap ng komon na solusyon sa ugat ng armadong tunggalian sa Pilipinas ang hangad ng rehimeng Aquino kundi pagpapasuko at pasipikasyon sa CPP-NPA-NDFP.