THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday ordered the Suspension of Offensive Police Operation (SOPO) against the communist New People’s Army (NPA) nationwide in the spirit of the holiday season.

The PNP spokesman, Chief Supt. Wilben Mayor, said in a statement that the SOPO took effect on Wednesday midnight (12:01 a.m.) and will last up to midnight of News Year’s Day (January 1, 2016).

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