NETHERLANDS – The government has accepted the offer of the communist movement to join the fight against Maute and to observe a ceasefire during the Marawi conflict. ADVERTISEMENTHe said the government expecting the inking of a ceasefire agreement in the areas where both government and New People’s Army forces will be working together. Bello added that they also acknowledged the offer of the NDF for the issuance of unilateral ceasefire declarations that are simultaneous and reciprocal. ”“Preparations of the bilateral teams may include other matters that need to be discussed by both parties,” Bello said. Agcaoili has clarified that the NDFP is ready anytime to issue a nationwide unilateral ceasefire as long as it is simultaneous and reciprocal with the Philippine government’s own unilateral ceasefire.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 04, 2017 12:22 UTC