Manila, Dec. 14 -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Saturday denounced the treacherous attack allegedly staged by members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Borongan City, Eastern Samar that killed two people and wounded several others.

The PCOO chief was saddened that the "senseless" act of the NPA rebels came during the Yuletide season.

"We vehemently condemn the NPA attack in Barangay Libuton, which left two dead and wounded several individuals, including three children and policemen," Andanar said in a statement.

"The loss of life and the violence experienced by the victims are reprehensible. We can only imagine the grief of their loved ones who would have spent the Christmas season with...