PNP, AFP obey holiday truce

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:58:58 +0000

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana yesterday directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines to obey the holiday truce with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front.

“Following President Duterte’s directive, a unilateral and reciprocal ceasefire with the CPP-NPA-NDF will be in effect from 12 a.m. on Dec. 23, 2019 until Jan. 7, 2020, 11:59 p.m.,” DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said.

“The appropriate directive has already been properly communicated and disseminated to all AFP units,” he added.

However, Lorenzana advised all the military units to remain vigilant against treacherous attacks from the communist rebels.

“The AFP will remain on alert, and stand ready to respond to any threats to the safety and security of our communities,” Andolong said.

Philippine National Police officer-in-charge Police Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa yesterday order
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