The immediate task to lay down the conditions for this is to oust and replace the illegitimate, puppet, thieving, lying and brutal Arroyo government.

The Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army see no reason to declare a ceasefire this Christmas and New Year.

We call that 'united front tactics', that is also what we are trying to do.

We are not saying that none of our fighters are surrendering but with that big number, that is not true.

We don't see any basis to declare a ceasefire. This is in response to the relentless attacks being waged by government forces against the unarmed civilians and abuse of the peace negotiations.

The Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army do not see any basis to declare a cease-fire in the coming Christmas and New Year.