Monday, January 21, 2013

Military terminates 27-day ceasefire with NDF

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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