MANILA, Philippines — The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Saturday accused the Armed Forces of the Philippines of not abiding by its own ceasefire declarations after the military decided not to recommend a ceasefire with communist rebels this Christmas.
“The recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to not go on ceasefire this holiday seasons does not come as a surprise. We also wager that Duterte will readily approve this plan,” Marco Valbuena, CPP chief information officer, said in a statement.
“All these years, the AFP has opposed any act that serves the end of peace. They have never abided by their own ceasefire declarations,” he further said.
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