The World - News from Oct. 2, 1986
Philippine President Corazon Aquino rejected Communist Party demands to free guerrilla leader Rodolfo Salas, 38, and directed the Justice Ministry to file charges against him. The government also placed the army on alert to guard against reprisal attacks. Salas has been identified by the military as commander of the rebel New People’s Army, which is estimated to have between 16,000 and 22,000 members. Despite the refusal to release Salas, Aquino said she “keeps the doors open” for a resumption of cease-fire talks with the Communist insurgents.
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