Tag: New People’s Army
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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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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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Four New People’s Army Rebels Surrender in Bicol Region
In a significant development over the weekend, four members of the New People’s Army (NPA) chose to lay down their arms and surrender to the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5). The announcement was made by PRO-5 spokesperson Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib on Monday, highlighting that the individuals hailed from the provinces of Masbate and…
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Magsasaka Party-List Nominee Arrested for Murder; PNP Denies Abduction Claims
Lejun dela Cruz, a member of the Magsasaka party-list, was apprehended in Pasig City on Sunday due to a murder charge, amidst denials from the Philippine National Police (PNP) of any abduction or assassination attempts. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo clarified during a press conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City that dela Cruz…
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20 New People’s Army Members Surrender in Central Luzon, Embrace Peace
In a significant move towards peace, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that 20 members and supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) turned themselves in to authorities over a three-day period from January 16 to 18, as part of the government’s Oplan ‘Balik-Loob’ initiative. The Police Regional Office-Region-Central Luzon (PRO-3) reported that the majority…
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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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New People’s Army Fugitive Arrested in Masbate for Attempted Murder
In a significant law enforcement operation in Masbate, a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) wanted for attempted murder was apprehended. The arrest took place in San Jacinto, Masbate, as part of a targeted manhunt operation conducted by the Masbate Police Provincial Office on Thursday. The suspect, known by the alias ‘Romi’ from Aroroy,…
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40 Suspects, Including NPA Rebel, Apprehended in Caraga Region
In a significant law enforcement operation spanning the first half of January, the Caraga Region’s police force successfully detained 40 individuals sought by the law, among them a member of the New People’s Army (NPA). The arrests were carried out across the region, with the Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) announcing the results on…
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