TACLOBAN CITY (PNA) – A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the police in Northern Samar as government forces heightened their fight against communist terrorists in the province. The surrenderer, alias “Inday,” 41, male, of Pambujan, Northern Samar, surrendered to the 2nd...
An armed encounter occurred between Philippine Army (PA) troopers and suspected members of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Lobo, Batangas on Monday, July 25. (Photo courtesy of 95th Infantry Battalion) The 2nd Infantry “Jungle” Division (2ID) said...
PIAT, Cagayan – Police arrested two suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) for extorting goods and cash from a businesswoman here Saturday, July 23. The suspects were identified as “Benigno,” 18, and “Mario,” 21, residents of Barangay Minanga, this town. Investigation showed...
LEGAZPI CITY (PNA) – Another member of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the police in Cataingan, Masbate Friday, July 22. Police Major Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) spokesperson, identified the surrenderer as "Ka Ruben," 41, of Cataingan. "He is an active...
TACLOBAN CITY – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. cited the heroism of Police Patrolman Mark Monge who was killed in an encounter with the New People’s Army (NPA) in San Jose de Buan, Samar Saturday, July 16. INTERIOR and Local Government Secretary visits the wake of...
DAVAO CITY (PNA) – Another ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with government troops in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, the military here said Friday, July 22. THE body of New People’s Army leader Arnold Ornales lies on the ground after he was killed in an...
The Philippines raised concerns over the New People’s Army (NPA)’s continued use of improvised explosive devices (IED) functioning as landmines at a United Nations experts’ meeting in Geneva, Switzerland a day after the terrorist group reportedly detonated an IED in Samar, killing one soldier...
THE body of a New People’s Army rebel killed in a clash with troops in Barangay Sandayao, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental Wednesday, July 20. (Photo courtesy of the 62nd IB) BACOLOD CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed in an encounter with soldiers in Sitio Taluktok, Barangay...
An anti-personnel mine allegedly planted by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels exploded in Catubig, Northern Samar on Tuesday, July 19, killing a soldier and injuring five others who were on a community support program (CSP) that was supposed to bring development to a remote barangay. (File photo)...
The Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) should altogether give up their rebellion and work with the government towards sustaining a just and lasting peace. Col. Medel Aguilar, acting spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the...
DAVAO CITY (PNA) – Communist rebel recruiters have turned to other online platforms such as the popular digital music and podcast service Spotify after their websites were blocked by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Joy James Saguino, a former high-ranking leader of the New...
LEGAZPI CITY (PNA) – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel surrendered to police in Placer, Masbate over the weekend. Police Major Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) spokesperson, identified Monday, July 18, the surrenderer as "Ka Kris," 29, of Placer. "He is an active member...
