Search Result for “NPA”
'Bayanihan' in DavOr reaches GIDAs, conflict areas
February 1, 2024, 2:43 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Davao Oriental Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) launched Wednesday its “Bayanihan” program in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) that have rejected the communist New People’s Army (NPA). In a statement Thursday, Brig.… Read More
NPA rebel surrenders, turns over rifle grenade in NegOr town
January 30, 2024, 9:24 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebel surrendered and turned over a rifle grenade to police operatives in the Negros Oriental town of Mabinay. A report from the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) Tuesday identified the surrenderer only as “Dodong,” a… Read More
6 Moro extremists, 2 NPA rebels yield to Army in Maguindanao
January 30, 2024, 7:03 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Six Moro extremists and two communist rebels surrendered Monday afternoon to military authorities here, saying they desire to live normal lives and benefit from the government’s peace and reconciliation program. The surrenderers were formally presented to… Read More
Military aids ex-NPA female fighter during childbirth
January 29, 2024, 8:07 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A former female fighter of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) delivered her child with the help of the Negros Oriental provincial government and the Philippine Army. “Ka Aubrey,” 29, gave birth via caesarean section to a girl, weighing just… Read More
2 NPA rebels killed, 1 captured in Agusan Norte clash
January 29, 2024, 7:02 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Two communist New People’s Army (NPA) guerillas were killed while another was captured in an encounter with government troopers in Agusan del Norte’s town of Buenavista on Monday morning.Brig. Gen. Adonis Ariel Orio, the Army’s 402nd Infantry Brigade (Bde) commander, said the… Read More
NTF-ELCAC committed to dynamic, fruitful dialogues with int'l groups
January 25, 2024, 3:43 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday said it welcomes dialogues and other exchanges between international and local civil society groups, stressing that this helps in fostering change. "At NTF-ELCAC, we wholeheartedly embrace dynamic… Read More
PH has free, vibrant media community – PTFoMS
January 24, 2024, 4:32 pm Updated on January 24, 2024, 8:14 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has touted the Philippines for its free and vibrant media community. PTFoMS Executive Director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez made the statement during the welcome dinner for United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on freedom of… Read More
PH winning the insurgency campaign
January 24, 2024, 4:05 pm
MANILA – The year 2023 was a banner year for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in its ongoing campaign against the New People's Army (NPA) insurgents and their allies as there are only 11 "weakened guerilla fronts" and "a little over 1,500" fighters remaining nationwide. AFP chief Gen.… Read More
2 NPA rebels nabbed, surrender in central Negros
January 23, 2024, 7:30 pm
BACOLOD CITY – A Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) rebel wanted for frustrated murder was arrested, another voluntarily surrendered to authorities in central Negros on separate occasions earlier this week, the military and the police confirmed on Tuesday. In… Read More
5 NPA rebels yield in S. Cotabato, S. Kudarat provinces
January 22, 2024, 8:44 pm
KORONADAL CITY – Five communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels decided to return to the fold of the law in South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat provinces over the weekend.“Police withheld their identities as requested by the surrendering rebels for security reasons,” Brig. Gen. Jimili… Read More
DOLE, NGOs give ex-NPA rebels equipment for small businesses
January 22, 2024, 8:30 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in collaboration with several non-government organizations, distributed over the weekend various livelihood equipment to six former New People’s Army (NPA) members to help them return to being productive citizens. Victoria… Read More
State of human rights in PH improves under PBBM admin
January 22, 2024, 2:11 pm
MANILA – As President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. looks forward to a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) through the collective effort and cooperation of Filipinos, he continues to advocate for peace, unity, and reconciliation in pursuit of the nation’s progress and development. The… Read More
Ranking NPA leader falls in Misamis Occidental
January 22, 2024, 1:07 pm
MANILA – Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have arrested a ranking leader of the New People's Army (NPA) in Misamis Occidental. In a statement Monday, CIDG director Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said the CIDG-Northern Mindanao served another arrest warrant against… Read More
3 rebels killed in Negros clashes turned over to kin
January 19, 2024, 2:42 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Three suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) killed in separate encounters with government troops this week have been claimed by their families, Army officials said Friday. The slain NPA rebels were identified as Dionisio Baloy, 67, of Barangay Linantuyan; and… Read More
Rebel killed in Negros Oriental town armed encounter
January 18, 2024, 7:14 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A suspected member of the Communist New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with government troops in Sta. Catalina town, Negros Oriental, Thursday. Lt. Col. Michael Aquino, commanding officer of the 11th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army based in Siaton,… Read More
NTF-ELCAC to remaining Reds: Give up lost cause, rejoin society
January 18, 2024, 11:29 am
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday reiterated its appeal to all remnants of the New People's Army (NPA) to peacefully surrender and rejoin their families rather than sacrifice their lives for a lost cause. "Rather than sacrificing your… Read More
NPA rebel killed, 3 firearms seized in Agusan Norte skirmish
January 17, 2024, 7:59 pm
BUTUAN CITY – A communist New People’s Army (NPA) guerrilla was killed after a 10-minute encounter in the hinterlands of Buenavista town, Agusan del Norte province, a military official said Wednesday.Lt. Col. Jeffrey Balingao, the Army’s 23rd Infantry Battalion (23IB) commander, said… Read More
2 NPA fighters killed in central Negros clash
January 17, 2024, 7:27 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Two Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) rebels died in a clash with troops of the Philippine Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB) in the remote Barangay Sag-ang of La Castellana, Negros Occidental Wednesday morning. Personnel of the local disaster… Read More
Former NPA-infested Samar town seeks help to develop spring, cave
January 17, 2024, 6:33 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Matuguinao, Samar, is pushing the development of its cold spring and cave as an eco-tourism site in the town, which has been affected by decades of armed struggle. Mayor Aran Boller said in an interview Wednesday that they sought assistance from the… Read More
Over 1K NPA members neutralized in Eastern Visayas in 2023
January 17, 2024, 4:56 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – At least 1,065 active members and loyal supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Visayas were killed, captured, arrested, or surrendered in 2023, attributing to the region’s attainment of guerrilla front-free status. These neutralized rebels include 14 ranking NPA… Read More
