Rebel leader surrenders in Samar, cites hunger, exhaustion
A rebel leader in Samar has surrendered to authorities, citing hunger, exhaustion, and internal disputes. The Philippine Army reports his decision to abandon…
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Dozens of attacks injure two
Coordinated arson attacks across insurgency-hit southern Thailand injured two people and damaged government facilities, shops and infrastructure, prompting a…
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Former rebel couple receives aid
A former communist rebel couple in Samar received P30,000 in cash, food aid and livelihood support after surrendering, as local authorities strengthen programs…
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3 former rebels wave white flag
Three former communist rebels surrendered to authorities in Bukidnon, Northern Samar and Samar, underscoring the government’s continuing reintegration efforts…
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Army welcomes surrender of communist guerrillas
Nine former communist rebels in Northern Samar surrendered to authorities and turned over firearms, receiving government support for reintegration, livelihood,…
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P5.3-M bounty up for top NPA leader
The military has offered a P5.3-million reward for information leading to the capture of a top New People’s Army leader in North Central Mindanao, as…
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‘The Death of Utopia’: A homegrown reckoning
No ideology is worth a single Filipino life. Not Marx’s. Not Mao’s. Not Sison’s. Not anyone’s.
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Caraga declared peace-stable region
Caraga Region has been declared a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) area, signaling the end of New People’s Army (NPA) influence after decades of…
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Army declares another insurgency-free region
4th Infantry Division Commander Maj. Gen. Marion Angcao said the success highlights the effectiveness of sustained operations in former insurgency-affected…
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Sustained military pressure drives rebel surrenders, weapons abandonment
Four alleged NPA rebels surrendered in Misamis Oriental while government forces recovered a cache of high-powered firearms in Samar, signaling continued…
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Pain spelled perfectly
The most serious damage inflicted isn’t always visible. It’s not just lives lost in encounters. It’s in family bonds broken, parents left in anguish, and homes…
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Slain ex-student leader’s parents relinquish claim on remains
The parents of a former student leader killed in an armed encounter have asked authorities and rebel groups to spare them further distress, saying they will no…
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21 former Agusan rebels receive aid
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Gibo rejects peace talks, pushes AFP modernization
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. emphasized the strategic role of the 5th Infantry Division in securing Northern Luzon, preventing the resurgence of…
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Insurgents’ arms cache discovered
Army troops from the 2nd Infantry Division recovered a New People’s Army (NPA) arms cache in Quezon province after local residents reported hidden weapons in…
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Army kills high-ranking NPA leader
Army troops killed a high-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leader during a gunbattle in Surigao del Sur, according to military reports. The encounter involved…
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PNP nabs top fugitive
The Philippine National Police arrested Region 9’s Top 1 Most Wanted Person in a joint operation in Zamboanga del Sur on 5 May, a suspect linked to multiple…
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