ILIGAN CITY – Two members of the Abu Sayyaf Group were killed in an encounter in Sumisip, Basilan on Tuesday, June 6. Joint Task Force Basilan acting commander Col. Frederick Sales identified them as “Dodong,” a member of the Sulu-based Daulah Islamiyah-ASG under sub-leader Mudzrimar...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Army 61st Infantry Battalion (IB) seized a gun and ammunition in an encounter with the New People’s Army in Leon town, Iloilo province on Monday, June 5. THE military seized New People’s Army hardware in an encounter in Leon town, Iloilo province. (61st IB) Lt....
ILIGAN CITY – Operating troops from the 7th and 9th Scout Ranger Company under the 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion encountered an undetermined number of Dawlah Islamiyah members in the hinterlands of Barangay Piangologan, Marogong town in Lanao del Sur at around 8:58 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31....
TACLOBAN CITY – The 8th Infantry Division has confirmed that former Bayan-Eastern Visayas Regional Secretary General Musico Sagdullas was one of the fatalities in a clash between the 43rd Infantry Battalion and alleged members of the New People's Army in the hinterlands of Barangay Mabini,...
TACLOBAN CITY – Four New People's Army rebels were killed in a clash with the Army in the hinterlands of Barangay Mabini, Catarman, Northern Samar, on Sunday, May 28. The 15-minute gun battle occurred between the remnants of the Sub-Regional Guerilla Unit (SRGU), Sub-Regional Committee (SRC)...
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) augmented the Army 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB) in its focused-military operations (FMO) against the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Island over the weekend. According to the Army, the PAF utilized its S-70i CUH Blackhawk and one element AW109...
BACOLOD CITY – The military released on Monday, May 22, the names of the nine New People’s Army (NPA) rebels killed in a series of clashes in Negros Island over the weekend. FAMILIES claim on Monday, May 22, the remains of three NPA rebels killed in a clash on Sunday with government forces in...
BACOLOD CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) fighter was killed in a clash with government forces in Sitio Bajay, Barangay Caliling, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Sunday, May 21. The Army has yet to identify the slain rebel. SOME of the war materiels recovered in Barangay Caliling, Cauayan, Negros...
BACOLOD CITY – Several families left their homes after a series of clashes between the New People’s Army and government forces erupted in Barangay Quintin Remo, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Saturday, May 20. THE Army holds a dialogue with several residents of Barangay Quintin Remo,...
BACOLOD CITY – Four rebels were killed as the Philippine Army 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB) clashed anew with the New People’s Army (NPA) in Sitio Cambawgon, Barangay Trinidad, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Sunday, May 21. RESCUERS carry the remains of four NPA rebels who were killed in a...
BACOLOD CITY – Five New People’s Army (NPA) fighters were killed in a series of clashes with government forces in Barangay Quintin Remo, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Saturday, May 20. The Army has yet to identify the slain NPA rebels. According to the Army, the first clash with 14...
BUTUAN CITY – Three key leaders of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Mindanao were killed in an encounter in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur last week, the military said on Sunday, May 14. GUNS seized from the New People’s Army in two encounters in Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur last week. (Photo...