The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) went on full alert on Tuesday for possible attacks coming from the New People’s Army (NPA), with its umbrella organization, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), celebrating its 49th founding anniversary amid a Christmas ceasefire declared by both sides last week. “The AFP is on full alert and vigilant for possible CPP-NPA attacks on our people and vulnerable communities,” he added. The NPA reciprocated and declared its own ceasefire. However, he said the AFP would abide by Duterte’s suspension of military operations (SOMO). They also declared their ceasefire.

Source: Manila Times December 26, 2017 16:18 UTC