Military forces throughout the country are expected to resume offensive operations against the communist New People’s Army as the government’s 26-day Yuletide cease-fire with the insurgents was due to end 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
The military began observing the SOMO on Dec. 21 in view of the Yuletide season. The truce was five days shorter compared to the previous government cease-fire for Christmas and New Year.
The NPA, as declared by its political wing Communist Party of the Philippines, observed a six-day truce during the holidays (Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31, Jan. 1 and 2). The communist cease-fire was way short compared to its previous truce from Dec. 20 up to Jan. 15.
AFP spokesman Maj. Gen. Domingo Tutaan said the military wanted a longer cease-fire “but we have a mandate to protect the people and the state.” He added: “If we stop (our operations), it may just give the armed group, the NPA, time to do their criminal actions at will.”
http://malaya.com.ph/business-news/news/cease-fire%E2%80%99s-end-afp-resumes-military-operations
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