Tag: Insurgency
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National Security Adviser Declares NPA Leader’s Death a Major Setback for Insurgents
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año has described the elimination of high-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leader Myrna Sularte as a significant setback for the faltering communist insurgency. Sularte, also known as Maria Malaya, served as the secretary of the NPA’s Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee until her death during a confrontation with government forces in Barangay…
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Death of Key NPA Figure Myrna Sularte Deepens Leadership Crisis
The recent demise of Myrna Sularte, a prominent leader within the New People’s Army (NPA) known as Ka Maria Malaya, has significantly exacerbated the leadership crisis within the group, according to General Romeo Brawner Jr., the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Sularte, who served as the secretary of the NPA’s Northeastern Mindanao…
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Indigenous Leaders Celebrate Justice Following Death of NPA Commander in Caraga
Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders in the Caraga Region have expressed relief and a sense of justice following the death of Myrna Sularte, known as Maria Malaya, a high-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA). Sularte, who served as the secretary of the NPA’s North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee, was killed during a confrontation with…
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Indigenous Leaders Celebrate Justice Following NPA Commander’s Death in Caraga
Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders in the Caraga Region have expressed relief and a sense of justice following the death of Myrna Sularte, known as Maria Malaya, a high-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA). Sularte, who served as the secretary of the NPA’s North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee, was killed during a confrontation with…
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Philippine Army Launches Task Force HOPE in Eastern Visayas for Peaceful Elections
In a significant move to ensure the integrity of the upcoming local elections, the Philippine Army has officially launched Task Force HOPE (Honest, Orderly, and Peaceful Elections) in Eastern Visayas. The activation ceremony took place on February 11, 2025, at the 8th Infantry Division headquarters in Catbalogan City, Samar, marking a renewed commitment to a…
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Philippine Army’s ‘Love Will Lead You Back’ Campaign Aims to Reconcile NPA Rebels with Families
In a heartfelt initiative, the Philippine Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade has launched the ‘Love Will Lead You Back’ campaign, targeting active members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Leyte and Samar. The campaign, coinciding with Valentine’s Day, seeks to encourage NPA fighters to surrender and reunite with their families, emphasizing the power of love…
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Government Forces Neutralize NPA Rebels in Caraga Region Clashes
In a series of confrontations in the Caraga region, government troops from the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) reported the deaths of two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and the capture of four others. The incidents occurred in Butuan City and Surigao del Sur on January 28, 2025. In Butuan City, a 10-minute firefight in Sitio…
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Government Forces Neutralize NPA Rebels in Caraga Region
In a series of confrontations in the Caraga region, government troops from the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) successfully engaged with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, resulting in the deaths of two rebels and the capture of four others. The operations took place in Butuan City and Surigao del Sur on January 28, 2025. In Butuan…
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Brig. Gen. Michele Anayron Jr. Takes Helm of 4th Infantry Division, Focuses on Peace and Development
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – On Tuesday, the Philippine Army officially appointed Brig. Gen. Michele Anayron Jr. as the new head of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), responsible for regions in Northern Mindanao and Caraga. During his inaugural address, Anayron expressed a strong dedication to fostering peace and development, working closely with various stakeholders while…
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Philippine Army Appoints New 4th Infantry Division Leader, Focuses on Peace and Development
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Army has appointed Brig. Gen. Michele Anayron Jr. as the new head of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), responsible for regions in Northern Mindanao and Caraga. The official ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, marking a new chapter for the division. In his first address as…
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