New People’s Army

4 rebels killed, high-powered firearms seized in Quezon clash

Military pursuing NPA rebels behind torching of truck near Agusan Del Sur school

MANILA—Military units are now pursuing New People’s Army (NPA) insurgents who terrorized students of Sta. Cruz Elementary School in Rosario …

Many NPA bands push for localized peace talks—AFP

MANILA—Not all New People’s Army (NPA) ranks are supportive of their top leadership’s decision to cancel their existing ceasefire with …

DOE condemns NPA attack on Bukidnon hydropower plant

MANILA—The Department of Energy (DOE) has strongly condemned the attack launched by the New People’s Army (NPA) on the 10.6-megawatt …

Gov’t troops capture ranking NPA leader in Southern Tagalog

MANILA –Troopers from the Tanay-based 2nd Infantry Division arrested a ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leader allegedly involved in the …

AFP welcomes NPA decision to free abducted security forces

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said that it will afford every opportunity to ensure the safe …

Pres. Duterte recognizes 14 soldiers injured in mine explosion

DAVAO CITY—President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday awarded the Wounded Personnel Medal to 14 soldiers who were injured in a landmine …

DND chief calls on Filipinos to support gov’t as NPAs vow more attacks

MANILA—As the New People’s Army (NPA) threatens more attacks against military forces and civilian targets, Department of National Defense (DND) …

5 killed as Philippine troops clash with communist rebels

MANILA, Philippines—Two soldiers and three communist rebels were killed while 15 other troops were wounded in a land mine attack …

NPA female fighter killed, IED seized in Northern Samar clash

MANILA—A New People’s Army (NPA) female fighter was killed while an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered along with three …