Tag: Philippine Army
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Mass Arrests and Firearm Seizure in Maguindanao Sur Amid Clan Conflict
In a significant crackdown on clan warfare, security forces in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, arrested 47 individuals and confiscated 61 high-powered firearms on Friday. The operation targeted two feuding Moro families embroiled in a long-standing feud known as ‘rido.’ The seized weapons included an array of firearms such as assault rifles, handguns, rifle grenades, hand…
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DILG Wraps Up 18 Anti-Insurgency Initiatives in Samar
In a significant move to combat insurgency, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Samar, in collaboration with Catbalogan City’s local government, has successfully completed 18 projects under the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP). The turnover ceremony took place on November 28, 2029, in Catbalogan City, marking a pivotal step towards…
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Injured NPA Fighter Moved to Naga City for Advanced Medical Treatment
In a compassionate move, the Philippine Army’s 9th Infantry Division facilitated the transfer of an injured New People’s Army (NPA) member, known as alias Leon, from Masbate Provincial Hospital to the Bicol Medical Center in Naga City. The transfer, which took place on November 27, 2024, was necessitated by Leon’s need for more advanced medical…
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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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Candoni LGU Conducts Burial for Six Unclaimed NPA Rebels
In a solemn ceremony at the Candoni Public Cemetery, the local government of Candoni, Negros Occidental, facilitated the burial of six New People’s Army (NPA) rebels on Friday. The rebels had perished in a confrontation with the Philippine Army in Barangay Gatuslao the previous day. Rev. Fr. June Calidgid of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish…
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Six NPA Rebels Killed in Southern Negros Skirmish
In a recent confrontation in Barangay Gatuslao, Candoni, Negros Occidental, six members of the New People’s Army (NPA) lost their lives during a clash with government forces on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division reported that the encounter involved joint operations by the 47th and 15th Infantry Battalions targeting the remnants…
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Philippine Army Seizes Firearms Following Skirmish with NPA Rebels in Northern Samar
In a recent operation in Catubig, Northern Samar, the Philippine Army successfully retrieved several firearms after engaging in a confrontation with members of the New People’s Army (NPA). The clash occurred on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in C.M. Recto village, where soldiers from the 20th Infantry Battalion pursued a group of armed rebels following tips…
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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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Three NPA Rebels Surrender in Agusan del Norte, Hand Over Weapons
In a significant move towards peace, three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to the military in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. The surrender took place on Monday, and was confirmed by the Philippine Army on Tuesday. Lt. Col. Mark Tabon, who leads the 29th Infantry Battalion, greeted the former rebels, known…
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