The conflicting and multiple statements issued by military and civilian officials after President Duterte declared  the termination of the government’s peace talks with the CPP-NPA-NDF have unwittingly created ambiguity that confused the public.

On Friday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through its spokesman, Maj. General Restituto Padilla, Jr., declared a nationwide war against the armed wing of the communist movement, the New People’s Army. He said this means the AFP will conduct focused military operations to neutralize the communist insurgents.