Tag: Conflict
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Heroes Honored: Philippine Army Marks One Year Since Deadly North Negros Clash
In a solemn ceremony, the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) gathered to remember the sacrifices and lives lost during the intense week-long conflict known as the ‘Battle of Pinapugasan’ in Escalante City, Negros Occidental. The event, which took place from February 21 to 27, 2024, was commemorated on its first anniversary with a holy…
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Heroes Honored: Army Marks One Year Since Fierce North Negros Battle
In a solemn ceremony, the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) gathered to remember the sacrifices and lives lost during the intense week-long conflict known as the ‘Battle of Pinapugasan’ in Barangay Pinapugasan, Escalante City, Negros Occidental. The clashes, which occurred from February 21 to 27, 2024, in Sitio Mansulao, were commemorated on the first…
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High-Ranking NPA Official Killed in Butuan City Skirmish
In a significant blow to the New People’s Army (NPA) in the Caraga region, Myrna Sularte, known by her alias Maria Malaya, was fatally shot during a confrontation with the Philippine Army’s 30th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Pianing, Butuan City. The incident occurred on February 12, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict…
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Injured NPA Fighter Moved to Naga City for Advanced Medical Treatment
In a compassionate move, the Philippine Army’s 9th Infantry Division facilitated the transfer of an injured New People’s Army (NPA) member, known as alias Leon, from Masbate Provincial Hospital to the Bicol Medical Center in Naga City. The transfer, which took place on November 27, 2024, was necessitated by Leon’s need for more advanced medical…
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Candoni LGU Conducts Burial for Six Unclaimed NPA Rebels
In a solemn ceremony at the Candoni Public Cemetery, the local government of Candoni, Negros Occidental, facilitated the burial of six New People’s Army (NPA) rebels on Friday. The rebels had perished in a confrontation with the Philippine Army in Barangay Gatuslao the previous day. Rev. Fr. June Calidgid of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish…
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