
US Embassy Warns Citizens After Americans Die in Philippines Clash
The US embassy in Manila confirmed the deaths of two Americans in an April 19 clash between the Philippine military and the New People’s Army in Toboso, Negros Occidental, and subsequently warned US citizens about ongoing military operations.

Suspected NPA Rebels Killed in Samar Clash
Two suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed in an encounter with government troops in Samar, Philippines.

PNP Intensifies Security in Negros Occidental After Army-NPA Clash
Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered heightened security measures in Negros Occidental following a recent clash between government forces and the New People’s Army.

Philippine Army Appeals for Release of Fil-Am Woman Held by NPA
The Philippine military has called on New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Occidental Mindoro to release a Filipino-American woman believed to be in their custody, citing concerns for her emotional distress.

Army Officer Killed, Soldiers Wounded in Mindoro Clash
A junior Army officer was killed, two soldiers were wounded, and an alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was captured during an encounter in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.

Soldiers recover decomposing body of NPA leader after Samar clash
TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops discovered the decomposing body of a suspected New People’s Army (NPA) leader following an armed encounter in Hinabangan, Samar, last Friday, March 14. Soldiers from the 63rd Infantry Battalion found the remains between Barangays Cabalagnan and Tabay while pursuing two fleeing members of the Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Sesame, according to

Buried NPA Firearms Unearthed in Quezon
State security forces in Buenavista town, Quezon province, recovered high-powered firearms allegedly buried by members of the New People’s Army (NPA).

Negros Occidental town declares communist groups 'persona non grata'
The municipal council of Toboso in Negros Occidental has unanimously declared the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NPA-NDFP) as “persona non grata.”

Philippine Troops Discover Large Arms Cache in Butuan City
Joint forces from the Police Regional Office in Caraga and the Philippine Army uncovered an arms cache believed to belong to the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Antongalon, Butuan City.

NPA Leader and 18 Rebels Slain in Negros, Philippines
At least 19 alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA), including a wanted rebel leader, were killed in a series of encounters with Army troops in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental.

Philippine Human Rights Commission Urged to Probe Alleged Rebel's Arrest
An advocacy group has called on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate the arrest and detention of Charlize Cameron Garzon, an alleged New People’s Army member, in Mindoro.

Two Suspected NPA Rebels Killed, Two Soldiers Injured in Surigao del Sur Clash
A firefight between Philippine Army troops and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members in Barangay Nurcia, Lanuza town, Surigao del Sur, resulted in the deaths of two suspected rebels and injuries to two soldiers.

Suspected NPA rebel killed in Samar clash
TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops killed a suspected member of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) following an armed encounter in the hinterlands of Barangay Cabalagnan, Hinabangan, Samar on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25. Troops from the 63rd Infantry Battalion, which is based in Basey, Samar, engaged remnants of the Sub-Regional Committee Sesame of the Eastern

Philippine task force warns of 'widening NPA recruitment' after Negros clash
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) has expressed concern over an increase in New People’s Army (NPA) recruitment following a recent clash in Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Philippine Army Eliminates NPA Leadership in Negros
Five key officials of the New People’s Army’s Northern Negros Front (NNF) were among 19 suspected rebels killed in a recent encounter, creating a leadership vacuum in the area.

Philippine Military Alleges NPA Recruiting Foreigners
The Philippine military claims that communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels are recruiting foreigners, citing evidence recovered after a recent clash in San Jose Occidental Mindoro.

Philippine Army Denies Abuse of Captured NPA Rebel
The Philippine military has denied allegations of intimidation, harassment, or torture against Charlize Cameron Garzon, an alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebel captured in Occidental Mindoro.

3 alleged NPA rebels slain in Negros Occidental clash
BACOLOD CITY — Three alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA), tagged in a string of killings and arson incidents, were killed in an encounter with government troops in Barangay Tampalon,…

Eastern Visayas police welcomes surrender of 7 NPA fighters
TACLOBAN CITY — The government’s campaign to end insurgency in Eastern Visayas scored another gain after seven alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered in separate operations across four provinces over the weekend. The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported that the surrender took place in parts of Northern Samar, Samar, Leyte, and Eastern