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Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 26
MANILA -- Three suspected rebels were killed in a clash with government forces in Batangas province, south of Manila, on Tuesday, the Philippine military said. The military said a 30-minute gunfight broke out around 6:30 a.m. local time after the troops ran into a group of New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Rosario town. (Philippines-Clash) - - - - BEIRUT -- Two people were killed and nine other civ.....»»
High-powered firearm seized from Samar clash
CATBALOGAN CITY — Government troops seized one high-powered firearm in the latest encounter with the communist New People’s Army in Samar last Wednesday, 17 May at Barangay Mabuhay, Gandara. A report from the 8th Infantry Division said the troops of the 87th Infantry Battalion were conducting a Focused Military Operation when it engaged in a firefight with 10 NPA members operating in the area early morning on the said day. Seized during the encounter were one Bushmaster rifle, two M16 rifle magazines and a backpack with personal belongings. The Commanding Officer of the 87th Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Luzelito Betinol renewed his call to the remaining CPP-NPA to abandon the armed struggle, lay down their arms, and return to the fold of the law. “The government already prepared programs that will help the former rebels as they will reintegrate back into the community. The government is sincere in helping them start their life anew,” Betinol said. 8th Infantry Division Commander, Major General Camilo Ligayo lauded the accomplishment of 87IB and vowed to continue the Army’s intensive operations against the Communist Terrorist Groups. “I congratulate the troops of 87IB for their contribution to our fight in ending the local communist armed conflict. To our constituents in Eastern Visayas, rest assured that we will continue our relentless efforts of ensuring peace and security and putting an end to the decades-long problem of insurgency,” Ligayo said. The post High-powered firearm seized from Samar clash appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DFA: 86 Pinoys in Sudan request repatriation
The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said at least 86 overseas Filipino workers in Sudan are requesting immediate repatriation after a clash between the Sudanese army and paramilitaries erupted anew in the country. Citing a report from the Philippine Embassy in Egypt, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Tess Daza said that as of the moment, 86 of some 400 OFWs in the resource-rich North African nation have requested evacuation. Daza also said the number of OFWs in Sudan had increased from 258 to 400. So far, “no confirmed injury or casualty from the Filipino community has been reported,” she reported. But earlier in the day, DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Affairs Eduardo Jose de Vega said in a separate interview that an OFW in Sudan had been injured after being hit by a stray bullet. De Vega did not identify the injured OFW, but said he is “recovering.” Meanwhile, the DFA said that the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Khartoum is already in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Cairo to facilitate evacuation and provide relief goods to Filipinos there. The agency urged Filipinos in Sudan to coordinate with the consulate office or embassy so they may be provided assistance. Filipinos in Sudan may contact the Philippine Consulate in Khartoum through telephone number (+249)91 239 9448 or via e-mail at phil.cons@elnefeidigroup.com. The post DFA: 86 Pinoys in Sudan request repatriation appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Samar clash leaves 2 NPA dead
TACLOBAN CITY — Two guerilla fighters of the New People’s Army were killed in a clash with soldiers from two Philippine Army battalions in Basey, Samar on 14 April 2023. Reports from the 8th Infantry Division disclosed that the two rebels died when troops from the 46th Infantry Battalion and 63rd Infantry Battalion encountered some 17 NPA fighters belonging to Bugsok Platoon, Sub-Regional Committee Sesame in Barangay Mabini, Basey, Samar. The clash, which lasted for 20 minutes, resulted in the death of two NPA members and the recovery of one M16 rifle, two M653 rifles, assorted magazines and ammunition, three bandoliers and other personal items. Capt. Jefferson Mariano said the two military units were responding to reports from the residents regarding the presence of armed men in their community. He added that it is a normal practice for two units to respond to the same complaint especially if the enemy’s force is big. The encounter site, Barangay Mabini, is one of the remotest villages in Basey town and a former stronghold of the NPA. In 2020, the military discovered a bomb making camp of the NPA in the area. The two casualties were identified as Ponciano Ocenar, alias Lobo, a former commanding officer of the Platoon 4 of the Regular Guerilla Unit under the Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee and Rene Orio alias Dario. Mariano said the 801st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army, which has jurisdiction of the area, has already contacted the family of the dead rebels for a formal turnover of their bodies. Brigadier General Lenart Lelina, commander of the 801st Infantry Brigade, in a statement, said there could be more rebels who were wounded in the clash based on blood stains that were found on the directions where they fled. Lelina appealed to the remaining NPA members to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the law as the Army will continue its offensive operation against the Communist Terrorist Groups. “It is never too late for you to lay down your arms and be with your families who are waiting for your return. The government has prepared programs and services to help you start anew,” Lelina said. The post Samar clash leaves 2 NPA dead appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gov’t troops, NPA clash anew in Northern Samar
Government forces clashed again with New People’s Army members in San Isidro, Northern Samar, this afternoon. Capt. Jonathan Mayono, Army 803rd Infantry Brigade civil-military operations officer, said the fresh skirmish in Brgy. Happy Valley erupted around 12:20 p.m. Soldiers encountered at least three rebels, and recovered two M16 rifles after a 15-minute firefight, Mayono said […] The post Gov’t troops, NPA clash anew in Northern Samar appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
9 killed as Army troops clash with BIFF
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 29 July) – Two soldiers and seven members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed as clashes erupted anew in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao Wednesday, the military said. Lt. Col. Anhouvic “Dingdong” Atilano, spokesperson and civil-military operations commander of the 6th Infantry Division, said that Army troops belonging to the 57th Infantry […].....»»
Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»
Army troops kill BIFF training officer in Maguindanao clash
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 25 March) – Philippine Army troops killed an alleged ranking member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) during an encounter in Maguindanao del Sur last Friday. Brig. General Jose Vlademir Cagara, commander of the Army’s 1st Brigade Combat team, said troops killed Abu Halil, a training officer of the […].....»»
Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»
Jaishankar begins Singapore visit with homage to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, brave INA soldiers
Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar kicked off his Singapore visit on Saturday by paying homage to Subhash Chandra Bose and the brave Indian National Army soldiers. The INA Marker in Singapore, which Jaishankar visited recognizes the deep patriotism of the Indian National Army soldiers. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Began my Singapore visit by paying homage to Netaji and the brave Indian.....»»
Jaishankar begins Singapore visit with homage to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, brave INA soldiers
Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar kicked off his Singapore visit on Saturday by paying homage to Subhash Chandra Bose and the brave Indian National Army soldiers. The INA Marker in Singapore, which Jaishankar visited recognizes the deep patriotism of the Indian National Army soldiers. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Began my Singapore visit by paying homage to Netaji and the brave Indian.....»»
China Coast Guard water-cannons anew Ayungin-bound civilian Philippine boat
A China Coast Guard vessel again blasted a Filipino supply boat with water cannons during the latter's attempt to bring much needed supplies to soldiers stationed at the Ayungin (Scarborough) Shoal......»»
Alleged female NPA leader in Western Mindanao killed in Zamboanga Sur
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – An alleged senior leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Western Mindanao was killed during a clash with soldiers in Dumingang, Zamboanga del Sur Tuesday morning, February 27. Maj. Gen. Gabriel C. Viray III, Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division commander, identified the slain NPA official as […].....»»
3 suspected rebels killed in central Philippine clash
MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Iloilo province in the central Philippines before dawn on Wednesday, killing three insurgents, the military said. The military reported that a 20-minute gunfight between troops and around 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels broke out around 3:20 a.m. local time after troops overran a rebel camp in a village in San Joaquin town. T.....»»
Iloilo AFP-NPA clash death toll now 4
The body of another New People’s Army rebel was discovered as firefights between government troopers and NPA guerrillas in San Joaquin, Iloilo continued yesterday, bringing the death toll to four......»»
3 NPA rebels slain in Iloilo clash
Three New People’s Army rebels were killed in an encounter with government troopers in San Joaquin, Iloilo yesterday morning......»»
3 suspected rebels killed in central Philippine clash
MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Iloilo province in the central Philippines before dawn on Wednesday, killing three insurgents, the military said. The military reported that a 20-minute gunfight between troops and around 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels broke out around 3:20 a.m. local time after troops overran a rebel camp in a village in San Joaquin town. T.....»»
AFP, PNP: No torture, execution in Bohol clash
The police and military have cried foul over allegations that the five New People’s Army rebels killed in a shootout in Bilar, Bohol last week were victims of torture and extrajudicial killing......»»
Wanted NPA amazon killed in clash with soldiers
Soldiers shot dead a long wanted woman in the New People’s Army in an encounter before dawn Tuesday in Barangay Barangay Malagalad in Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur......»»
6 killed in clash in central Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Bohol province in the central Philippines on Friday, killing five rebels and a police officer, the military said. The military reported that fighting broke out between a combined force of soldiers and police officers and the New People's Army (NPA) rebels before 7 a.m. local time in a village in Bilar town. Troops recovered a n.....»»