MALACANANG on Sunday said the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army should not expect government to renew its unilateral ceasefire amid continued attacks from the rebel group, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said on Sunday.
The government-declared ceasefire ended on April 16.
Roque issued the statement in an interview with radio dzBB in the wake of reports that alleged NPA gunmen attacked a police vehicle in Monreal, Masbate, last Friday.
Before this, the NPA tried to grab government relief aid to communities affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
The CPP declared its own ceasefire and later extended it until April 30. The President last week extended the lockdown until May 15 in some areas and modified the community quarantine in other parts of the country.
The President last week warned he will declare martial law should lawlessness involving the communist rebels continue.
