From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 21): Military terminates 27-day ceasefire
with NDF
The 8th Infantry Battalion of the army’s 4th Infantry Division has officially
terminated the 27-day ceasefire agreement between the government and the
National Democratic Front (NDF) on January 15, 2013.
Lt. Col. Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II, commander of the army’s 8th IB, said Monday
the military in Bukidnon has strictly adhered to the ceasefire agreement that
took effect on Dec. 16, 2012.
The army has successfully implemented the Suspension of Offensive Military
Operations (Somo) while maintaining a high sense of professionalism and
vigilance throughout the province of Bukidnon, Cuerpo said.
He said that the during the 27-day ceasefire, the military has also prevented
armed groups, including lawless elements, from perpetrating any forms of hostile
actions in Bukidnon.
Cuerpo said that the SOMO provided a chance to soldiers and villagers in
conflict areas to celebrate the Christmas holidays peacefully with their
families and loved ones.
During the period, the military also succeeded in providing humanitarian
assistance and actively participated in the rescue and relief operations in
communities affected by typhoon Pablo in Valencia, Bukidnon, Davao Oriental, and
Compostela Valley provinces, Cuerpo added.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=489227
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