Police stations nationwide now open to rebels who want to surrender 0 SHARES Share it! The PNP will be open as we help the Armed Forces of the Philippines in this effort (localized peace talks,” he added. Duterte earlier ordered the permanent termination of the peace negotiations and even recalled the appointment of five government negotiators that were tasked to talk with the rebels. With the termination of the peace talks, Banac said police commanders were also instructed to be alert at all times for possible escalation of attacks from the communist rebels. The communist rebels have been waging more than four decades of armed struggle against the government after attempts to strike a peace deal with various administrations would always fail.

Source: Manila Bulletin March 24, 2019 05:48 UTC