PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd has declared a suspension of military operation (SOMO) against the communist New People’s Army (NPA) beginning midnight of December 23 until January 3, 2016.

Palace Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. made the announcement late Friday afternoon, saying the President has separately issued Proclamation 1186 declaring a state of calamity in areas hit by Typhoon Nona (international codename: Melor)

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