Tag: New People’s Army

  • Philippine Army Declares Communist Insurgents Unable to Impact 2025 Elections

    The Philippine Army has announced that the communist insurgents, specifically the New People’s Army (NPA), are no longer in a position to disrupt or sway the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. According to Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala, the current weakened state of the NPA means they lack the power to influence the electoral process. This…

  • 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…

  • National Security Adviser Urges Communist Party to Embrace Political Solution for Youth’s Future

    In a compelling call to action, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año has urged the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to embrace a political settlement. This move, he argues, would enable the party’s remaining members, especially its young cadres, to contribute positively to nation-building efforts. Año’s statement comes at a time when the communist movement…

  • National Security Adviser Urges Communist Party to Embrace Political Settlement for Youth’s Future

    In a compelling call to action, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año has urged the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to consider a political settlement. This move, he argues, would enable the party’s remaining members, especially its young cadres, to contribute positively to nation-building efforts. Año’s statement comes at a time when the communist movement…

  • 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…

  • Philippine Army Heightens Vigilance in Northern Mindanao and Caraga for CPP Anniversary

    In anticipation of the 56th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on December 26, the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID) has ramped up its surveillance and troop preparedness in the regions of Northern Mindanao and Caraga. Lt. Col. Francisco Garello Jr., the public affairs chief of 4ID, announced that despite…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…