Manila Bulletin
UN welcomes GRP, CCP-NPA-NDF truce
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has ordered its armed wing, the New People's Army (NPA), to observe a nationwide unilateral ceasefire from March 26 to April 15.
This truce follows a call from the UN Secretary General for a global ceasefire to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
The United Nations (UN) welcomed the temporary ceasefire, with spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stating it will help facilitate the global response to COVID-19.
The Philippine government (GRP) also declared a unilateral ceasefire with the CPP-NPA-NDF on March 19, which will last until April 15.
The directive instructs NPA units to cease offensive operations, but active-defense operations will be undertaken if there is a clear and imminent danger or actual attack.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed the ceasefire but expressed reservations due to the CPP-NPA's history of attacks during previous truces.
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