Tag: Military Operations
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Search Intensifies for Missing Air Force Jet
In a concerning development, a Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA 50 jet went missing during a mission early Tuesday morning, according to officials. Speaking at a briefing held at Camp Aguinaldo, PAF Spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo confirmed that a comprehensive search operation is underway to locate the missing aircraft. As part of a…
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Philippine Military Stays Vigilant Against NPA to Safeguard 2025 Elections
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is maintaining its high alert status against the New People’s Army (NPA) to ensure the 2025 midterm elections remain undisturbed by communist insurgents. Despite recent successful military operations that have significantly weakened the NPA, the AFP is not lowering its guard, according to AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth…
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Philippine Army Captures NPA Rebel and Seizes Firearm in Sultan Kudarat Skirmish
In a series of confrontations in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, the Philippine Army’s 37th Infantry Battalion successfully apprehended a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) and confiscated an M16 rifle along with ammunition. The initial clash occurred at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, involving the battalion’s soldiers and NPA’s Platoon 2 from the Sub-Regional Committee Daguma…
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Two New People’s Army Rebels Killed in Samar Skirmishes
In a series of confrontations in the mountainous region of Sto. Niño village, Paranas, Samar, two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) lost their lives on February 5, 2025. The Philippine Army disclosed the incident on the following day, noting that the identities of the deceased rebels remain unknown. The initial clash occurred at…
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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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Philippine Army Confident NPA Unable to Launch Major Attacks in Eastern Visayas
The Philippine Army in Eastern Visayas has expressed strong confidence that the New People’s Army (NPA) will not be able to execute significant attacks during its 56th founding anniversary on December 26. This assurance comes after a year marked by substantial losses for the NPA, as stated by Capt. Jefferson Mariano, spokesperson for the Philippine…
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Philippine Navy Completes Holiday Resupply Mission in West Philippine Sea
In a successful operation, the Philippine Navy completed the rotation and resupply of its troops stationed at nine strategic locations in the West Philippine Sea, just in time for the holiday season. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the Navy’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, announced that the mission, which took place from December 3…
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15 Members of Moro Extremist Group Surrender in Maguindanao
In a significant move towards peace, 15 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) laid down their arms and surrendered to the military in Maguindanao. The surrender took place at the headquarters of the Army’s 1st Brigade Combat Team in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to…
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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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