AFP on alert as CPP-NPA marks 45th anniversary

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is on alert against possible attacks by members of the New People’s Army (NPA) as the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) celebrates its 45th founding anniversary today.

AFP spokesman Maj. Gen. Domingo Tutaan said on Wednesday that the military will continue to adhere to the 26-day suspension of offensive military operations (SOMO) earlier declared by the President.