MANILA, Philippines — “If we are to negotiate [with the communist forces], we do so from a position of strength.”Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said this Saturday after President Rodrigo Duterte recently announced that he will continue peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). ADVERTISEMENTArevalo added that military forces will continue its operations on task force against communist armed conflict that is gaining support from local government. “We are continuing with our successful focus military operations in support of National Task Force in Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict,” Arevalo said in a statement. READ: Duterte gives peace talks with CPP another shotEdited by MUFRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 07, 2019 09:45 UTC