President Duterte said he is ready to begin an all-out war with the New People’s Army (NPA) even if it takes another 50 years.
This came after the ambush of four police from Bansalan, Davao del Sur allegedly by members of the NPA on Wednesday.
“Let them choose. Ako, I’m ready for an all-out war. Another 50 years if need be. What you give, you receive also,” Duterte said in an ambush interview on Thursday (March 9) after his visit to the wake of the four slain policemen when asked if he would prefer peace talks or war.
“Fifty years na tayong nag-aaway. So let’s extend it for another 50 years. But they’ll never have the chance to gain power,” he added.
Duterte said since he cancelled the peace talks, he will just order the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to wage war against the NPA.
“I will allow the police and the military this time to use all available assets. Eroplano, jet, use them. Gamitin ang rockets. Collateral damage? Pasensya,” he said.
He also apologized to the public that the “gory” incident had to happen but assured everybody that the AFP and the PNP will respond accordingly.
“This time, I’m using everything. I have encouraged the police to call in the air assets. Make use of the rockets and bomb [them],” he said.
Duterte also said that the ambush of the four policemen was not overkill but this time, a question of honor.
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