President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a unilateral ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines/New People's Army/National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF).
This was announced by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque.
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Roque said the ceasefire will take effect on December 24, 2017.
It will last until January 2, 2018.
Malacañang hopes the communist rebels will also declare a ceasefire.
The announcement for the suspension of military operations against the communist rebels has been a tradition being practised by the Executive Branch every Christmas season.
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