Tag: Insurgency
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Philippine Army Appoints Brig. Gen. Michele Anayron Jr. as New 4ID Commander, 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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Six Philippine Army Units Honored for Efforts Against NPA in Eastern Visayas
In a significant recognition of their efforts to combat insurgency, six units from the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division were awarded the AFP Campaign Streamer Awards for their successful operations against the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Visayas. The ceremony took place at Camp Lapu-Lapu in Cebu City, where the awards were presented by…
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Philippine Army Commends 42nd Infantry Battalion for Efforts Against NPA in Samar
The 8th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has awarded the 42nd Infantry Battalion for its successful campaign against the New People’s Army (NPA) in Samar. The battalion, which has now returned to the Bicol Region after a two-year deployment, was honored with a meritorious merit medal and a command plaque for their significant contributions…
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20 New People’s Army Members and Supporters Surrender in Central Luzon
In a significant move towards peace, the Philippine National Police announced that 20 individuals associated with the New People’s Army (NPA) turned themselves in to authorities in Central Luzon over a three-day period from January 16 to 18. This surrender was facilitated through the government’s Oplan ‘Balik-Loob’ initiative. The Police Regional Office-Region-Central Luzon (PRO-3) reported…
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High-Ranking NPA Member Arrested for 2021 Murder of Young Football Star
In a significant development in the fight against insurgency, authorities have apprehended a senior member of the New People’s Army (NPA) linked to the tragic killing of promising football player Keith Absalon and his cousin Nolven Absalon in Masbate City back in June 2021. The arrest of the suspect, known by the alias ‘Onang’, was…
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Five NPA Rebels Surrender in Agusan del Sur, Hand Over Weapons
In a significant development in the fight against insurgency, five members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to the military in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. The surrender took place on Tuesday, and was announced by Lt. Col. Jose Redentor Gilbuena, the commander of the Army’s 26th Infantry Battalion, on Thursday. The rebels, who…
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Philippine Army Declares Victory Over Two NPA Platoons in Samar
In a significant blow to insurgency efforts, the Philippine Army has successfully dismantled two New People’s Army (NPA) platoons, known as ‘Bugsok’ and ‘Apoy’, operating in Samar and Eastern Samar. This development marks a pivotal moment in the long-standing conflict in the region, as announced by Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir of the 802nd Infantry Brigade.…
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Philippine Government Declares Communist Threat Nearing End
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has announced that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its military arm, the New People’s Army (NPA), are on the brink of becoming a negligible threat. This statement comes as the nation celebrates the New Year, marking a significant milestone…
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AFP Chief Urges Remaining Communist Rebels to Surrender on CPP’s 56th Anniversary
On the occasion of the 56th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), General Romeo Brawner Jr., the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has issued a call for the remaining insurgents to lay down their arms. This appeal comes as the CPP and its armed wing, the New…
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Philippine Army Neutralizes 36 NPA Rebels in Samar Over Two Months
In a significant blow to the New People’s Army (NPA), the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division announced the neutralization of 36 NPA members in Samar provinces from October to November 2024. This operation, part of a broader campaign against insurgency, involved 26 clashes on Samar Island, resulting in the deaths of 15 rebels, the arrest…
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