AS the suspension of military operations (SOMO) and the unilateral ceasefire declared by the communist New People’s Army (NPA) ended on Sunday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ceased its active defense mode and switched back to full military operations against all enemies of the state, the military spokesman announced on Sunday.

“Balik sa dating gawi [Back to usual routine],“ Col. Restituto Padilla said.

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