President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered incoming Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Noel Clement to continue the government’s fight against communist insurgency, Malacañang said on Friday.

Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo made the statement as he confirmed the appointment of Clement as the next AFP chief of staff.

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