Francisco said the militiamen were not returning to camp as what the military earlier claimed. MANILA — The communist New People’s Army said on Friday they attacked a group of militiamen in Kapalong, Davao del Norte, despite the unilateral ceasefire declared by President Duterte last Monday, after receiving information that the paramilitary group and the military were about to attack communist guerillas in the area. The AFP and the Alamara (militia) have been on active operation in Kapalong, resulting in several engagements including its July 5 ambush that wounded one Red fighter. Francisco also accused the military of “sabotaging” the resumption of the peace process. Determined to continue its offensive military operations in Kapalong, the same troops ignored the ceasefire declaration of their Commander In Chief and again took off for combat operation from their detachment in Barangay Patil on July 26,” Francisco claimed.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 29, 2016 11:03 UTC