The Philippine government is bracing for retaliatory strikes by communist insurgents following the arrest of their top leaders.

Palace spokesman Edwin Lacierda said they were “fully aware” of the possibility of retaliation after the capture of Benito Tiamzon and his wife Wilma.

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