CPP declares 4-day Christmas, New Year ceasefire

Updated Mon, December 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM Published Mon, December 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has declared a unilateral four-day ceasefire for Christmas and New Year, from December 25 to 26, 2025, and December 31, 2025, to January 1, 2026.

The CPP stated the ceasefire is in solidarity with Filipinos celebrating holidays amid difficult conditions and coincides with the CPP's 57th anniversary.

The New People's Army (NPA) will be in 'active defense mode' and on 'high alert' during this period, according to CPP information officer Marco Valbuena.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is maintaining its security and operational posture and is currently meeting to discuss the ceasefire declaration.

PNP spokesperson Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño stated that the PNP's decision will be announced after the leadership meeting.

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