We will not stand down,” Galvez told troops at the military’s Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) headquarters in Lucena City. ADVERTISEMENTSolcom chief Lt. Gen. Danilo Pamonag presented to Galvez several firearms and ammunition recovered by troops from NPA rebels in Bicol and Southern Tagalog regions. ‘White areas’He reminded soldiers, though, that cities in Southern Tagalog remained to be “white areas” or those where rebels enjoy substantial support. The IPA was meant to pave the way for a formal ceasefire between the military and NPA during the duration of the formal peace talks. The two were among NDFP consultants who were supposed to take part in negotiations on “finishing touches” of the IPA.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 02, 2018 23:15 UTC