
Army welcomes surrender of communist guerrillas
Nine former members of a communist rebel group have surrendered to authorities and turned over their firearms in Northern Samar province, military officials…
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Nine former members of a communist rebel group have surrendered to authorities and turned over their firearms in Northern Samar province, military officials…
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In 2022, both got tired of the never-ending war of attrition, so they forged a truce. It was an informal truce — no media, no fanfare — based more on ‘word of…
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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Monday for the first time since a ceasefire in the Middle East war took effect two months ago,…
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — At least 21 former members of the New People’s Army received government assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration…
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is making the government health insurance more accessible for former rebels (FRs) in the…
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As an initial step toward reintegration, the two former rebels received financial assistance and food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and…
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TACLOBAN CITY — For Jomely Banagbanag, alias “Jhon,” the path to a peaceful life began the moment she laid down her arms. A former medic of Platoon 1, Island…
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PALO, Leyte — Seven former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to police units across Eastern Visayas during a series of operations over the…
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Government troops pursuing members of the Communist New People’s Army (NPA) encountered fleeing rebels at Sitio Tacocon, Barangay Kasapa…
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A top husband-and-wife tandem of the New People’s Army (NPA) operating in Northern Mindanao has surrendered to the Philippine Army’s…
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — The price of commercial fancy rice in Zamboanga City has jumped to around P1,600 per 25-kilo sack, a roughly P500 increase since late 2025.
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What was supposed to be a quiet start to the New Year turned tense in Occidental Mindoro, as government troops figured in a series of armed clashes with…
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Beyond the formal issuance of passes, government agencies emphasized helping the former rebels start anew.
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MUSCAT, Oman (AFP) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and its internationally-recognized government have agreed to a prisoner swap that includes nearly 3,000…
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TACLOBAN CITY — After years of moving through the thick forests of Leyte’s central highlands, three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have decided they’ve…
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Nine Filipino seafarers, who had been held captive by Houthi forces for five months, arrived safely home Thursday evening at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
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The process for the repatriation of the nine Filipino seafarers being held by Houthi forces is in an advanced stage, making their repatriation before Christmas…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Wednesday that processes are now being arranged for the repatriation of the nine Filipino seafarers held by Houthi…
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