Search Result for “NPA”
Southern Leyte town declared rebel-free
May 7, 2024, 6:14 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The town of Bontoc in Southern Leyte has been declared free from threats of the New People’s Army (NPA) with no sightings and no activity of armed rebels in the area for a year. Through a resolution of the municipal peace and order council and the Sangguniang Bayan, the town… Read More
Soldiers seize high-powered firearms in central Negros clash with NPA
May 7, 2024, 3:25 pm
BACOLOD CITY–Troops of the Philippine Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion (94IB) seized several high-powered firearms after an encounter with New People’s Army (NPA) remnants in the hinterlands of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Monday afternoon. In a belated report on Tuesday, Lt. Col.… Read More
NPA losing manpower, influence in NorMin, Caraga - 4ID chief
May 6, 2024, 8:13 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Army declared that the communist rebels' influence and armed personnel are "disintegrating" in Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions, which fall under the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) area of responsibility. In a statement on Monday, Major General Jose Maria R.… Read More
Army dismantles another NPA front in Panay
May 6, 2024, 5:51 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Army has dismantled the Southern Panay Front (SPF) of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Panay that will pave the way for the declaration of a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) in the island. “SPF was declared dismantled at the level of 3ID last April 8 and… Read More
Samar provinces now free from NPA influence
May 6, 2024, 5:37 pm
CATARMAN, Northern Samar – The three Samar provinces are now free from the influence of the New People's Army (NPA) after years of whole-of-nation efforts against insurgency.During a peace and development dialogue at the provincial capitol here Monday, Department of the Interior and Local… Read More
Army pays tribute to soldier slain in Samar clash
May 6, 2024, 12:49 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army has paid tribute to the heroism of Cpl. Arvien Pajanustan, who was killed in a clash with members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Matuguinao, Samar on Saturday. “He offered the ultimate sacrifice, while serving the people of Samar to attain lasting… Read More
NTF-ELCAC: 10K ex-Reds get DOLE aid in reintegration efforts
May 6, 2024, 11:02 am
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assisted around 10,000 former New People's Army (NPA) rebels and their families in the process of integrating themselves into mainstream society. In a statement over the weekend, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed… Read More
Abalos: Anti-poverty programs ‘a must’ in all Red cleared barangays
May 5, 2024, 9:36 am Updated on May 5, 2024, 9:58 am
MANILA – Once barangays formerly under the influence of insurgents have been cleared, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said anti-poverty programs must be immediately cascaded to prevent the communist rebels from returning to the rural communities. He… Read More
IP leader demands justice after NPA leader surrender in Surigao Sur
May 3, 2024, 6:10 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur has demanded justice for the killings perpetrated by the communist New People's Army (NPA) following the surrender of a rebel leader accused of masterminding the deaths of several Manobo tribesmen.… Read More
High-ranking NPA leader, member killed in Iloilo town clash
May 3, 2024, 6:01 pm
ILOILO CITY – A wanted high-ranking official and a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in two successive encounters with the Philippine Army’s 61st Infantry Battalion (61IB) in Leon, Iloilo on Thursday. Lt. Col. J-Jay Javines, chief of the 3rd Division Public Affairs Office,… Read More
Army builds hanging bridge for conflict-stricken Samar villages
May 3, 2024, 5:57 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army has built a PHP6.17-million hanging bridge to provide access to five communities previously affected by decades of clashes between government forces and the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in San Jorge, Samar. Before the completion of the bridge in Buenavista… Read More
3 NPA fighters yield in Davao Oro, reveal arms cache location
May 2, 2024, 7:54 pm
DAVAO CITY – Three fighters of the communist New People's Army's (NPA) Dismantled Guerrilla Front 2 (DGF2) who have since lied low surrendered to the Army's 25th Infantry Battalion (25IB) headquarters in the Davao de Oro town of Monkayo on Wednesday. In a statement Thursday, Brig. Gen. Ronnie… Read More
2 top NPA leaders in Caraga surrender
May 2, 2024, 7:24 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The communist New People’s Army (NPA) in the Caraga Region has suffered another major blow as two of its ranking leaders and four active members recently surrendered to the military in Surigao del Sur. In a statement on Thursday, the Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID)… Read More
Insurgency remains among NICA’s priorities despite NPA weakening
May 2, 2024, 7:02 pm
MANILA – Gathering crucial intelligence against communists’ activities remains among the priorities of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) despite the weakening of the terrorist group’s armed wing. In an interview over Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon public briefing on Thursday,… Read More
Viscom: 40 rebels ‘neutralized’ in April
May 2, 2024, 3:04 pm
CEBU CITY – A total of 40 New People’s Army (NPA) members were neutralized in just one month of focused military operations from April 1 to 30, an Army official said. Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg, commander of the Visayas Command (Viscom), said the number was a reflection that the NPA continues to… Read More
9 NPA remnants with high-powered firearms surrender
April 30, 2024, 10:20 pm
DAVAO CITY – Nine remnants of three dismantled New People's Army (NPA) units in the Davao region recently surrendered to authorities, bringing along various high-powered firearms and war materiel, the Army said in a statement Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Ronnie Babac, the Philippine Army's 1001st… Read More
Military ops yield wins vs. DI, NPA remnants in NorMin
April 30, 2024, 8:08 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Two separate military operations in the Northern Mindanao Region have yielded significant wins against the communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels and Dawlah Islamiya - Maute Group (DI-MG) remnants. On Tuesday, the Army's 48th Infantry Battalion (48IB) welcomed the… Read More
2 NPA militias yield in Surigao Sur
April 29, 2024, 5:39 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Two active Milisya ng Bayan members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) voluntarily surrendered to the Philippine Army’s Mobile Community Support Sustainment Team (MCSST) in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, over the weekend.In a report on Monday, the MCSST identified the… Read More
Prime suspect in Misamis Occidental broadcaster slay nabbed
April 29, 2024, 3:44 pm
MANILA – Authorities arrested on Monday the primary suspect in the killing of Misamis Occidental radio broadcaster Juan "Johnny Walker" Jumalon in Zamboanga del Norte. In a press conference at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said Julito Mangumpit alias 'Ricky' was arrested by… Read More
3 NPA rebels killed in Caraga skirmishes
April 26, 2024, 7:32 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Six armed confrontations were recorded by the Army’s 901st Infantry Brigade (901Bde) from March 25 to April 20 this year that resulted in heavy losses on the side of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), particularly the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC).Brig.… Read More
