LUNA, Apayao – A soldier was reported killed while another was wounded during the Philippine Army’s encounter with the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 18, at the boundary of Conner and Cabugao towns in this province. Col. Reynaldo Ogay, provincial director of the...
LEGAZPI CITY (PNA) – Three New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed while two others were arrested in a 20-minute firefight in Sitio Pinaglabanan, Barangay Gatbo, Sorsogon City Wednesday, August 17. SCENE-of-the-Crime Operatives process the encounter site in Sorsogon City. (FB) The...
Around 10,000 communist rebels are expected to avail themselves of the amnesty the government is pushing under the current administration, Presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. said. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. (Photo curtesy of Malacanang) Galvez said the government expects around...
ILOILO CITY – The Army 12th Infantry Battalion (IB) captured firearms and ammunition from the New People’s Army (NPA) following an encounter in Lambunao, Iloilo Monday, August 15. GUNS, bullets, and other items left by the New People’s Army following an encounter in Lambunao, Iloilo. (12th IB...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Security forces killed a New People’s Army (NPA) rebel and arrested his 18-year-old companion in an encounter in Maitum, Sarangani last Friday, August 12. Major Gen. Roy Galido, 6th Infantry Division commander, said Army soldiers belonging to Task Group Bangis figured in a...
BACOLOD CITY – Suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) killed a 43-year-old laborer in front of his pregnant wife and two children in Barangay Marcelo, Calatrava, Negros Occidental Friday, August 12. POLICE cordon the area in Barangay Marcelo, Calatrava, Negros Occidental where a...
ZAMBOANGA CITY (PNA) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) awarded a total of P3.06 million in financial assistance to 27 former rebels under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. (left). (DILG FB) The financial...
BUTUAN CITY – Two communist-New People’s Army (NPA) terrorists were killed while undetermined number of other rebels were believed critically wounded during an encounter Thursday morning with the government security forces in the hinterland of Haruhay area, Barangay Lunotan, Gingoog City,...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 11, emphasized her support for peace-building and asked Samarnons not to engage with or support their “friends” in the rebel group New People’s Army (NPA). VP Sara Duterte is the guest speaker for Samar’s 181st anniversary celebration in...
BACOLOD CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed in a clash with the 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Sitio Bulasot, Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental Wednesday, August 10. AN NPA rebel died in a clash with the military in Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City,...
SANTO NIÑO, Cagayan – Soldiers captured high-powered firearms in a New People’s Army (NPA) encampment following an encounter in Barangay Calassita here Tuesday, August 9. SOLDIERS captured guns and equipment following an encounter with the New People’s Army in Cagayan last Tuesday. Lt. Col....
KORONADAL CITY (PNA) – Officials in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat welcomed back to the mainstream society a New People’s Army (NPA) leader and four other rebels, the military said Tuesday, August 9. A BETTER life compared to the boondocks awaits these NPA surrenderers in Sultan Kudarat. (Army...
