The Army delayed the unusual convoy of vehicles going to the rural town of Marihatag here, suspecting that the 46th anniversary event of the Communist Party of the Philippines would be held only around the vicinity.J
The jail warden of Compostela Valley provincial jail is being held by the New People’s Army (NPA) for investigation on his alleged involvement with illegal drugs trade, corruption and negligence inside the prison.
Saying that they have all the time of the year for military operations, a leader of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines urged all Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) generals and commanders to allow their troops to go home and celebrate Christmas with their families as the rebels would also want to have a peaceful celebration with their families and friends.
Compostela Valley Governor Arturo Uy condemned the abduction of a jail warden last Tuesday evening at Panabo City, Davao del Norte.
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) announced it will be holding a peace consultation coinciding with the 46th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines on December 26.