The five caskets scattered across Metro Manila, carrying anti-China and anti-Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) messages, are a disturbing reminder that in a democracy, even a legitimate message can be discredited by the manner in which it is delivered. The caskets...
Police are investigating the abandoned caskets found in five areas across Metro Manila early Friday, Aug. 7, as authorities work to identify those responsible for leaving the items in public places. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said the caskets were discovered in Sta. Cruz,...
LICUAN-BAAY, Abra – Three New People 's Army rebels were killed in an encounter with government troops in Barangay Bonglo here on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Major Eduardo D. Rarugal Jr., spokesperson of the 5th Infantry Division based in Gamu, Isabela, said joint elements of the 50th...
The national government remains open to resuming peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People 's Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) provided both sides share the same goal of achieving lasting peace without a “hidden agenda.” Office of the...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – A joint military-police law enforcement operation led to the arrest of a wanted female New People’s Army (NPA) officer and her Filipino-American (Fil-Am) companion in Cabuyao City, Laguna on Thursday. A report from the Philippine Army 2nd Infantry Division (ID) said...
Government troops killed two alleged New People 's Army (NPA) fighters and captured another one during an armed encounter in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro on Wednesday, July 29, the Philippine Army (PA) said. The clash broke out after soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division’s (2ID) 203rd Infantry...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Two New People’s Army rebels were killed and another was wounded in an encounter with the military in Naujan, this province, on Wednesday, July 29. The 76th Infantry Battalion said troops engaged approximately 10 NPAs under the Kilusang Larangang Gerilya,...
BUTUAN CITY – The 4th Infantry Division reported on Tuesday the surrender of the former secretary of the dismantled North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) of the New People 's Army (NPA). Elena Estaniel Rambuyon, 56, also known as Sandara, voluntarily surrendered to the troops of...
A soldier was killed in an encounter with the New People’s Army in Barangay Apao, Tineg, Abra in Monday, July 20. The fatality was identified as Corporal Drexler Gumayat of the 50th Infantry Battalion (IB). Gumayat’s remains arrived on Tuesday, July 21, at the headquarters of the 503rd Infantry...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. commended the Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM) for helping weaken communist insurgents in the region through its “Road to Peace in Southern Luzon” campaign. The Road to Peace in Southern Luzon is SOLCOM 's...
BAGUIO CITY – Police recently arrested a New People’s Army rebel wanted in Kalinga province. The suspect was nabbed in Barangay Camp 7 here. He was a member of the Executive Committee and official of the Finance Committee of the weakened Kilusang Larangang Guerilla Baggas operating in...
BUTUAN CITY – A top commander of the New People’s Army (NPA) North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC) was killed during a gun battle with peace and development troops of the 8th Infantry (Dependable) Battalion (IB) in Nalumusan, Barangay Silae, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon province on...
