Tag: New People’s Army
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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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NTF-ELCAC: A Thorn in the Side of Communist Rebels
SEIZED. In a recent clash in Lobo, Batangas on December 4, 2024, authorities confiscated weapons used by rebels. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has been described as a ‘thorn’ and the ‘worst nightmare’ for the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army, primarily due to its efforts in fostering…
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Philippine Army Seizes Weapons and Gear After Skirmish with NPA Rebels in Northern Samar
In a recent confrontation in the mountainous region of Catubig town, Northern Samar, the Philippine Army’s 20th Infantry Battalion clashed with remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA). The encounter, which took place on November 25, 2024, in Sulitan village, resulted in the recovery of an M14 rifle, various war materials, subversive documents, and personal…
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Philippine Army Commits to Peace in Southern Negros Following Clashes with NPA
In a determined effort to restore tranquility, the Philippine Army has pledged to safeguard the communities of southern Negros after recent confrontations with remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA). The clashes, which took place in Candoni, Negros Occidental, resulted in the deaths of eight insurgents over two days, November 21 and 22, 2024, without…
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Survey Initiated for Housing Project Aimed at Former Rebels in Negros Oriental
In a significant move towards reintegration, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Negros Oriental has commenced surveying a 13-hectare plot in Barangay Bongalonan, Basay town, designated for a housing project for former rebels. This initiative, captured in an undated photo, marks a pivotal step in providing homes for those who have laid down their…
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Philippine Army Discovers Infant Remains in Abandoned NPA Camp in Northern Samar
In a somber discovery, the Philippine Army found the remains of an infant in an abandoned camp of the New People’s Army (NPA) located in the mountainous region of Catubig, Northern Samar. The find, reported by the 20th Infantry Battalion on November 14, 2024, suggests potential breaches of human rights and International Humanitarian Law (IHL).…
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New Army Leader in Eastern Visayas Commits to Enhanced Collaboration to Quell Insurgency
In a significant move to address the persistent insurgency in Eastern Visayas, Major Gen. Adonis Ariel Orio, the newly appointed commander of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division, has pledged to intensify the whole-of-nation strategy. Speaking at a change of command ceremony in Catbalogan City, Samar on November 7, 2024, Orio emphasized the necessity of…
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