PNP: Samar ambush shows NPA’s ‘insincerity’ to give peace a chance
MANILA, Philippines — The latest ambush by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Borongan, Eastern Samar shows that they are “insincere” to give peace a chance, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Saturday.
In a statement, PNP Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said that the entire police force in “strongest condemnation latest blatant act of un-Christian terror” of the rebels.
The ambush on Friday afternoon killed a police officer and a three-year-old boy.
The ambush happened a week after President Rodrigo Duterte said that he was opening the door for peace talks again after he shut down peace negotiations earlier this year.
happened a week after President Rodrigo Duterte said that he was opening the door for peace talks again, after he shut down peace negotiations earlier this year.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased while we assure care for the wounded,” Banac said.The PNP spokesperson vowed that it will not the incident pass, adding “the full might of the law will take its course.”
