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100K ex-rebels expected to avail of amnesty program
May 18, 2024, 5:53 pm
MANILA – The National Amnesty Commission (NAC) anticipates about 100,000 former rebels to avail of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s amnesty program. At a news forum on Saturday, NAC Commissioner Nasser Marohomsalic said he expects the bulk of amnesty applicants to come from the Moro Islamic… Read More
2 Leyte towns declared as completely-free from NPA threats
May 17, 2024, 5:19 pm
PALOMPON, Leyte – The towns of Palompon and Matag-ob in Leyte were declared completely free from the influence of the New People's Army (NPA) on Friday, the first two municipalities in the province to attain such status. With no sightings of armed rebels for several years now, the towns achieved… Read More
Soldier killed, another injured in clash with rebels in Samar
May 16, 2024, 2:52 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – A soldier died while another was injured in a recent clash between government forces and New People’s Army (NPA) combatants in San Jorge, Samar, the Philippine Army reported on Thursday. Killed during the 45-minute firefight in remote Gayondato village on May 14, was Corporal… Read More
OPAPRU: IRR of amnesty grant to fast-track ex-rebels' integration
May 15, 2024, 5:43 pm
MANILA – The release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of amnesty proclamations issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. would fast-track the integration of former rebels into mainstream society, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary… Read More
Samar gov’t expands housing projects for ex-rebels
May 14, 2024, 8:14 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Housing projects for former combatants of the New People’s Army (NPA) are expanding in Samar province as part of the government’s efforts to completely wipe out insurgency in areas affected by decades of armed conflict. Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan said in an interview… Read More
Army enjoins Negrenses to stand up against NPA-perpetrated killings
May 13, 2024, 4:15 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Army has enjoined Negrenses to stand up against violence amid the summary executions perpetrated by remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA). Eight civilians were killed in Negros Occidental the past weeks. In a statement on Monday, Brig. Gen. Orlando Edralin,… Read More
Security exec: SC ruling didn't say NTF-ELCAC a 'red-tagger'
May 13, 2024, 11:29 am
MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday dismissed calls made by leftist groups calling for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya made the remark after Karapatan, Gabriela, and… Read More
Cebu ex-rebels' organization gets livelihood grant for piggery project
May 8, 2024, 10:00 pm
CEBU CITY – The Visayas Command (Viscom) has facilitated the granting of about PHP500,000 in livelihood assistance to a people’s organization formed by former members of the New People’s Army (NPA). Maj. Joe Patrick Martinez, commander of 3rd Civil Relations Group based in Camp Lapu-Lapu… Read More
SC grants writ of amparo to ex-lawmaker
May 8, 2024, 5:35 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has granted a writ of amparo sought by a former Bayan Muna party-list lawmaker Siegfred D. Deduro, saying that “red-tagging threatens an individual’s right to life, liberty or security.” In a 39-page decision published on Tuesday, the SC reversed the ruling… Read More
19 ex-NPA rebels get E-CLIP aid in Davao Oro
May 8, 2024, 4:54 pm
DAVAO CITY – Nineteen former communist rebels in Davao de Oro received PHP437,000 in aid under the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), the Army's 1001st Brigade (1001Bde) said Wednesday. In a statement, the 1001Bde said the assistance was provided under the… Read More
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
