Tag: Insurgency
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Two NPA Supporters Surrender to Police in Samar, Marking a Step Towards Peace
In a significant move towards peace, two members of the New People’s Army’s underground mass organization (UGMO) have turned themselves in to the police in Paranas, Samar. The surrender took place on Thursday and was facilitated by Brig. Gen. Jay Cumigad of the Police Regional Office 8 in Eastern Visayas. The event, occurring just before…
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Female NPA Rebel Killed in Clash with Philippine Army in Oriental Mindoro
In a recent confrontation in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, a female member of the New People’s Army (NPA) lost her life during a skirmish with the Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry Division (2ID). The incident occurred on Wednesday in Sitio Tinisan, Barangay San Vicente, following a tip-off from local residents about the presence of armed individuals. The…
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New Road and Bridge Project in Eastern Samar Aims to Boost Connectivity and Peace
In a significant move to enhance connectivity and combat insurgency, a PHP193-million road and bridge project has been initiated in the remote town of Maslog, Eastern Samar. The project, funded by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) under the 2024 budget, includes the construction of the first phase of…
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Philippine Army Seizes Firearms in Ongoing Battle Against NPA in Northern Samar
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict against the New People’s Army (NPA) in Northern Samar, the Philippine Army’s 20th Infantry Battalion successfully recovered two firearms following a brief skirmish with six communist rebels. The encounter took place in the secluded areas of Manering village, Catubig, on Monday, December 16, 2024. The firefight, which…
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Philippine Army Sees Hope in Rebel Leader’s Death in Samar
In a significant development in Samar, the Philippine Army views the death of a prominent New People’s Army (NPA) leader as a potential turning point that could lead remaining rebels to forsake their armed struggle. Artemio Solayao, known by the alias Budil, was a key figure in the NPA’s Eastern Visayas regional party committee, leading…
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Philippine Army Honors 11 Soldiers for Successful Operations Against NPA in Northern Samar
In a ceremony held in Las Navas, Northern Samar, the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division recognized the bravery and effectiveness of 11 soldiers involved in recent operations against the New People’s Army (NPA). Maj. Gen. Adonis Ariel Orio, the division’s commander, presented medals to the soldiers on December 10, 2024, for their roles in operations…
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Seventeen Former Rebels Surrender in Central Luzon
MANILA – In a significant move towards peace, seventeen former members of communist groups have turned themselves in to authorities in Central Luzon, according to a report from the Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 on Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, the director of PRO Central Luzon, announced that fifteen individuals from the Liga ng Manggagawang…
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Local Cooperation Key to Government’s Success Against NPA in Northern Samar
In a significant blow to the New People’s Army (NPA), the Philippine Army reported the deaths of nine rebels, including two key leaders, in recent clashes in Northern Samar. The operations, which took place in the mountainous regions of Las Navas, were largely successful due to the crucial intelligence provided by local residents from previously…
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President Marcos Urges NTF-ELCAC to Persist in Anti-Insurgency Efforts
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has encouraged the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) to keep up their efforts against insurgency, while also recognizing their crucial role in promoting peace and development across the nation. During the 6th anniversary celebration of NTF-ELCAC at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Marcos…
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Western Visayas Police Charge Five with Terrorism Financing
In a significant move against terrorism financing, the Police Regional Office 6 (Western Visayas) has initiated legal action against five individuals linked to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and its associated front organizations on Negros Island. The charges were announced during a press conference in Iloilo City on Tuesday,…
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