President Rodrigo Duterte has ruled out any ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), saying the government will work to crush communist rebels.

HE’S HAD ENOUGH President Rodrigo Duterte announces his decision to end stop negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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