Search Result for “NPA”
Batangas town slowly returns to normalcy after military-NPA clash
December 18, 2023, 6:07 pm
BALAYAN, Batangas – Residents who escaped from the clashes between military and rebel forces early Sunday morning are just waiting for the government’s go-signal to return home. In an interview Monday, municipal administrator Gonzalo Baral said the evacuees are under the care of the local… Read More
Pagsanghan town declared as first rebel-free area in Samar
December 18, 2023, 3:58 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The town of Pagsanghan in Samar is the first area on the island declared free from threats by the New People’s Army (NPA) with no sightings of armed rebels in the past seven years. The Philippine Army and the local government unit of Pagsanghan jointly declared on Monday that… Read More
14 NPA rebels yield to police in Soccsksargen
December 18, 2023, 3:22 pm
TACURONG CITY, Sultan Kudarat – Fourteen communist rebels have surrendered to police authorities in the past three days in Soccsksargen region to become productive community residents, a regional police official said Monday.“Ten of the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels gave up Monday morning to… Read More
Gov't won't stop fight vs. NPA, terrorist groups -- Defense chief
December 18, 2023, 9:39 am
MANILA – Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. vowed the government would continue to pursue and eradicate terrorist groups, following the killing of a soldier in a clash with New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Batangas over the weekend. "Ang AFP [Armed Forces of the… Read More
7 NPA rebels yield in Surigao Sur
December 15, 2023, 5:53 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Seven members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the Army’s 36th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Carmen town, Surigao del Sur province, a military official here said Friday.In a statement, Lt. Col. Vincent Viray, the 36IB commander, said he accepted the batch of… Read More
NTF-ELCAC reaffirms commitment to uphold human rights
December 12, 2023, 10:40 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has reiterated its commitment to upholding the human rights of all Filipinos, especially those in areas affected by the communist insurgency. NTF-ELCAC Executive Director, Undersecretary Ernesto C. Torres Jr.,… Read More
Army tightens Negros border security to prevent Marawi-like bombing
December 12, 2023, 9:09 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Philippine Army in Negros Oriental has intensified border security in the province to avert possible terror attacks similar to the Dec. 3 bombing of Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.In a press briefing on Tuesday, Brig. Gen. Joey Escanillas, the… Read More
9 NPA rebels yield in Agusan Norte, Surigao Sur
December 11, 2023, 7:24 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Nine members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) simultaneously surrendered in the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Sur over the weekend, the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) reported Monday.In an interview, PRO-13 information office chief… Read More
High-powered firearm, ammunition recovered in Masbate
December 11, 2023, 7:02 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Government troops recovered a high-powered firearm and ammunition belonging to the New People's Army (NPA) after an armed encounter with some rebels at the boundary of Palanas and Cataingan towns in Masbate province on Monday morning. In a report, Maj. Frank Roldan, 9th Infantry… Read More
Badoy, Celiz spouses contest House detention before SC
December 11, 2023, 5:59 pm
MANILA – The spouses of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) broadcasters Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz on Monday filed before the Supreme Court a petition questioning their detention at the House of Representatives after being cited in contempt on Dec. 5. Former presidential… Read More
Solon urges rebels to lay down arms to show commitment to peace talks
December 7, 2023, 7:29 pm
MANILA – The Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) can show their commitment to peace negotiations with the Philippine government by laying down their arms, Senator JV Ejercito said on Thursday. During his interview at the Bagong Pilipinas… Read More
Body of slain NPA fighter claimed, another wounded in Negros
December 7, 2023, 3:49 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The family of the slain New People’s Army (NPA) fighter in Negros Occidental claimed his body on Thursday, a day after he and his comrades encountered troops of the Philippine Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB) in Barangay Amontay, Binalbagan town. The 62IB identified the… Read More
New peace talks to boost investor confidence - political analyst
December 6, 2023, 7:47 pm
MANILA – The revival of the peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) could boost investor confidence, a political analyst said on Wednesday. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview over PTV-4, Dr. Froilan Calilung, director of… Read More
Military in E. Visayas says no let up in localized peace efforts
December 6, 2023, 3:40 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army in Eastern Visayas would continue its localized peace engagement (LPE) meant to end insurgency despite efforts to revive negotiations between the national government and the National Democratic Front (NDF). Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the Philippine… Read More
Año: NTF-ELCAC to further advance services to insurgency-hit areas
December 6, 2023, 12:49 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) would continue to bring development to isolated and conflict-affected communities as it expressed support to the recent exploratory talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF),… Read More
Amnesty grant shows PBBM's commitment toward nat'l reconciliation
December 5, 2023, 3:39 pm
MANILA – Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Tuesday said the granting of amnesty to various rebel groups is a strong manifestation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s steadfast commitment to realize national reconciliation and unity among… Read More
Military ops vs. NPA to continue amid efforts to resume peace talks
December 4, 2023, 10:58 pm
CEBU CITY – Soldiers in the Visayas will continue its operations against communist rebels and engage communities in localized peace initiatives despite the Marcos administration’s expression of readiness to reopen peace talks with the National Democratic Front (NDF), an Army official said… Read More
VP Sara asks PBBM to halt grant of amnesty to communist groups
December 4, 2023, 8:33 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte reiterated her full support to peace efforts but asked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. not to grant amnesty to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF). Duterte issued the statement as the… Read More
Gov't-NDF peace talk revival eyed to bring progress to countryside
December 1, 2023, 7:07 pm
MANILA – Ang Probinsyano Party-list Rep. Alfred Delos Santos on Friday expressed hope that the revival of the peace talks with the National Democratic Front (NDF) would help bring progress and improve the local economy and social dynamics in the countryside. In a statement, Delos Santos said he… Read More
NPA finance officer nabbed at NAIA
December 1, 2023, 3:26 pm
MANILA – Authorities arrested a ranking official of the communist New People's Army (NPA) in an operation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) earlier this week. In a report on Friday, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said Jennifer… Read More
