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Palace to Sison: Extend hand of peace amid COVID-19 threat
Malacañang criticized CPP founder Jose Ma. Sison for questioning President Duterte's unilateral ceasefire, urging him instead to demonstrate patriotism during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo stated that this situation is a prime opportunity for Sison to extend a hand for peace for the benefit of the Filipino people.
Panelo rebuked Sison for labeling the ceasefire as premature and insincere, highlighting Sison's insensitivity to the current national crisis.
He emphasized that while Filipinos are uniting against the coronavirus, Sison appears to prefer a hostile environment.
President Duterte declared a unilateral ceasefire against the CPP-NPA-NDF from March 19 to April 15 to allow government forces to focus on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
The President had previously urged the CPP-NPA-NDF to practice 'social distancing' with the government during the health crisis.
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