Philippine officials welcome global ceasefire amid COVID-19
Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa welcomed the Communist Party of the Philippines' declaration of a nationwide ceasefire amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The CPP declared a unilateral truce from March 26 to April 15 to facilitate medical and health assistance, while the AFP expressed support for the UN's call for a global ceasefire.
AFP chief Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. stated that the Philippine government had already declared a unilateral ceasefire with the NPA since March 19, and the military would adhere to it religiously despite threats from communist rebels.
Communist leader Jose Maria Sison recommended a unilateral ceasefire as a response to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' call for a global ceasefire.
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