The NPA said government troops are operating in more than 500 villages, more than 164 municipalities and 43 provinces in the country.
The Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People’s Army declared on Wednesday morning the termination of its unilateral ceasefire declaration after more than five months.
The chief negotiator of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines said as of Tuesday, the interim unilateral ceasefire of the New People’s Army is still in place.
A member of the peace panel said there is a possibility for the government's release of three remaining detained consultants before it resumes peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines in April.
The third party facilitator for the peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front lauded the success of the third round of talks held in Rome, Italy.