Manila Bulletin
Palace: NPA shouldn't expect gov't ceasefire
Malacañang stated that the New People's Army (NPA) should not expect another government ceasefire due to their continued attacks on uniformed personnel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque advised the NPA against expecting a ceasefire, emphasizing that such a decision rests with the President.
The statement comes after the NPA attacked a police vehicle in Monreal, Masbate, wounding a police officer and a local government official who were distributing cash aid.
Roque condemned the attack, questioning the military objective of the rebels during a time when law enforcers are assisting citizens affected by the pandemic.
President Duterte had previously threatened to declare martial law if the NPA's lawlessness persists, vowing to eradicate the communist group before his term ends in 2022.
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