NPA landmines reportedly kill 2 soldiers ahead of unilateral truce

MANILA, Philippines — Explosive devices the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said were installed by the New People’s Army (NPA) killed two soldiers in Camarines Sur days ahead of the ceasefire declaration of the Maoist rebels. This incident occurred at Balatan town’s Cabungan village on Friday, Dec. 19, according to Maj. Frank Roldan, spokesperson