The historic island town of Limasawa in Southern Leyte has officially been declared entirely free from the threats posed by the New People's Army (NPA), as announced by the Philippine Army on Friday.

Limasawa is finally rebel-free

Isang pinaghihinalaang miyembro ng New People's Army (NPA) ang napatay sa isang engkwentro sa bayan ng Famy, Laguna nitong nakaraang Huwebes, November 28.

Kasapi ng NPA, napatay sa Famy

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a significant chapter unfolded in the ongoing battle against insurgency as three New People’s Army (NPA) rebels met their end in an encounter with soldiers in the village of Torocadan, San Joaquin town in Iloilo. This encounter, orchestrated by the 61st Infantry Battalion (61IB) of the 301st Infantry Brigade (301IBde), marks a decisive blow against the forces of terror and instability that have long plagued the region.



 3 NPAs die in San Joaquin encounter 

Twenty-five former members of the New People's Army (NPA) joyfully received their first salaries after being employed by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Borongan City. 

Former NPA rebels now employed by gov’t

GENERAL MACARTHUR, Eastern Samar - On Thursday, July 25, a clash between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and a team of New People’s Army (NPA) fighters resulted in the death of Joel Guarino, alias Duran, the squad leader of the recently dismantled Apoy Platoon of the NPA.

E. Samar Clash Kills NPA Leader 

Just two days before the new year, the 93rd Infantry "Bantay Kapayapaan" Battalion clashed with remnants of the New People's Army (NPA) in Barangay Canhandugan, Jaro, Leyte last December 30.

Army Engages NPA Remnants in Leyte

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continuously tracks down the remaining members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Visayas. And "by tracking them down", the AFP meant running after them even outside the region's periphery.


EV's Top-Ranking NPA Caught In Cebu

'Saad Na Balay' For ex-Reds

First there were two, now there are five, and more to come.

More Rebel-Free Towns In Leyte

Once considered as one of the "hotbeds" of the rebel group New People's Army (NPA) in Laguna province, the town of Cavinti is now free of the communist insurgency, according to the military.

 Cavinti declared 'insurgency-free'

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