CPP unilaterally declares 4-day ceasefire amid anniv, holidays

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Monday ordered its armed wing, the New People's Army (NPA), to implement a four-day ceasefire in observance of its 57th anniversary and the holidays. 

In a statement, CPP’s Central Committee said the ceasefire will take effect during the following periods: 

• from 12 a.m. of December 25, 2025 to 11:59 p.m. of December 26, 2025
• from 12 a.m. of December 31, 2025 to 11:59 p.m. of January 1, 2026

GMA News Online has sought comment from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Department of National Defense (DND) on the matter but they have yet to provide a statement as of posting time. 

The CPP said all NPA units are instructed to shift into active defense mode especially in the face of relentless military operations of state troops against their group nationwide. 

“This temporary ceasefire order is being issued in solidarity with the Filipino people as they conduct simple celebrations of their traditional holidays, amid grave social and economic conditions,” the CPP said. —KG, GMA Integrated News