Tag: Communist Rebels
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PAF Fighter Jet Vanishes During Operation Against Rebels
Manila, Philippines – A Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet and its two-man crew have gone missing while providing support to ground forces engaged in combat against communist rebels in the southern Mindanao region, according to a military official. Colonel Consuelo Castillo, the Air Force spokesperson, revealed that the jet was flying over land on…
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Seven Communist Rebels Lay Down Arms in Central Luzon
In a significant move towards peace, seven communist rebels have surrendered to authorities in Central Luzon over the past two weeks, according to a report from the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO 3) on Thursday. The surrenders took place across three provinces: five in Nueva Ecija, one in Aurora, and one in Pampanga. Brig. Gen.…
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Government Forces Eliminate Former Rebel in Capiz Clash
In a recent confrontation in Tapaz, Capiz, a member of a previously dismantled communist group was killed by government forces. The clash occurred in Sitio Naatip, Barangay Lahug, over the weekend, involving troops from the Philippine Army’s 12th Infantry Battalion. The encounter, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, began around 12:47 p.m. and was initiated after…
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Philippine National Police to Maintain Operations Amid CPP Anniversary
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has decided against suspending its offensive operations against communist rebels as the 55th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) approaches on December 26. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo announced during a press briefing at Camp Crame that the police force will remain vigilant, especially given the…
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