THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday expressed doubts that the New People’s Army (NPA) was involved in the murder of Gonzaga town Mayor Carlito Pentecostes in Cagayan.

AFP-Northern Luzon Command Chief Lt. Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang said gunmen were only after the mayor - not the usual style of the rebels.

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