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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.....»»
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 […].....»»
PNP, senators clash on rifle ownership
The Philippine National Police and some senators yesterday aired opposing views on civilians owning semi-automatic rifles......»»
Bukidnon clash leaves NPA leader dead
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Battalion reported on Friday that another high-ranking New People’s Army leader was killed in an encounter at Sitio Lagaslasan, Barangay Kulaman in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon last 23 August. 8IB’s Lt. Col. Anthony Bacus revealed that the NPA leader — identified as Christopher Tingkayan alias Mojen/Gamot — is a commanding officer of Headquarters Force Neo, Regional Operations Command of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee. The remains of the rebel was identified by Jimboy Tingkayan alias Jovan, his half-brother and a former rebel who recently surrendered to 8IB. Bacus said Mojen’s group was once considered as the stronghold of the so-called Regional Sentro de Gravidad of NCMRC. “After receiving information from concerned civilians that Mojen is in the area of operations, we launched a focused military operation which resulted in an armed clash against more or less 10 members of the NPA,” Bacus said. He added that the 10-minute firefight led to the seizure of two M16 Rifles, two M653 carbine rifles, two M203 grenade launchers, one anti-personnel mine, various terrorist materials, medical paraphernalia, and assorted personal belongings. Meanwhile, BGen. Michele Anayron Jr., the commander of the 403rd Infantry Brigade said that the NPA’s presence in the area is an indication that the dwindling criminal group is on a desperate move to recruit and extort resources from the people and continue their income generation scheme, especially as the Barangay and Sanggunian Kabatan Election draws near. “We assure the people of Bukidnon that their Army will not allow criminals to continue threaten communities and robbed them of their hard-earned money. We vow to keep the peace and security in the area,” Anayron said. The post Bukidnon clash leaves NPA leader dead appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Former UP student leader killed after clash
CATBALOGAN CITY — The Armed Forces of the Philippines confirmed the death of a former student leader of the University of the Philippines-Tacloban in an encounter with the military in of Barangay Mabini, Catarman, Northern Samar last 28 May. In a statement, the AFP said Joshua Sagdullas, known in the underground movement as Ka Miyong and Ka Martin, was among the four casualties when troops from the 43rd Infantry Battalion clashed with members of the communist New People’s Army. Sagdullas was the secretary general of the militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan in Eastern Visayas up until he joined the New People’s Army in 2020. He was elected chair of the Student Council at UP Tacloban in 2016 when he was also elected as chairperson of the Katipunan ng mga Sangguniang Magaaral sa UP, the alliance of student councils in the UP system until 2017. The body of Sagdullas was identified by alias Kurati, a former rebel who operated in the area. Alias Kurati also identified Sagdullas’ companions who also died in the clash as Geraldine Teopinto alias Luz, the Finance Officer; Abigail Padula Baselga alias Moana, Medical Officer; and Vicente Termo. Sensing the arrival of the patrolling troops, the NPAs fired upon the soldiers resulting in a 15-minute exchange of gunfire and another five-minute encounter during pursuit operations. Capt. Jefferson Mariano, spokesperson of the AFP’s Joint Task Force Storm, said the death of Sagdullas in the encounter is proof of how the NPA, the Communist Party of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front has deeply infiltrated the student sector at UP Tacloban. “He is a proof of how the youth and students are being deceived into joining the armed struggle,” Mariano said. Mariano added that the death of Sagdullas is a big setback for the CPP-NPA-NDF in Eastern Visayas as he is a known personality of Bayan, which is suspected to be a legal front of the communist movement. According to the military report, the encounter happened when the soldiers responded to reports from civilians that a group of armed people were conducting extortion activities asking for food and materials from the residents in the outskirt community of said barangay. The group was found to be remnants of the of Sub-Regional Guerilla Unit, Sub-Regional Committee Emporium of the Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee led by a certain Mario Sevillano alias “Durok”, a notorious guerilla leader who, allegedly, had figured in numerous atrocities in the areas of Northern Samar. Sensing the arrival of the patrolling troops, the NPAs fired upon the soldiers resulting in a 15-minute exchange of gunfire and another five-minute encounter during pursuit operations. The troops seized two high-powered firearms and two low-powered firearms, several magazines with live ammunition for a 5.56mm rifle and cal.45 pistol, voluminous subversive documents, electronic gadgets and two backpacks filled with personal belongings. Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, chair of the Regional Peace and Order Council, conveyed his sympathies and condolences to the families of the deceased especially to the Sagdullas family, who is a native of the city. Romualdez had coordinated with the 803rd Infantry Brigade, where the cadavers were brought to, for the transfer of Sagdullas’ body to his family for mourning. “I feel sad for the families, kaya kayong ibang nandiyan pa sa movement, isipin niyo ang mga naiiwanan ninyo. Feeling ninyo itong ginagawa ninyo ay talagang may ipinaglalaban kayo. Pero sa bandang huli ang mas nakakaawa dito ang mga iniiwanan ninyo. ‘Yong parents pinagpawisan para mabigyan ka ng edukasyon, maraming talent and all tapos, what happened? It is really sad, I hope this will stop, and this will end very soon,” Romualdez said. (That is why, those of you still in the movement, think about your loved ones. You may feel you have something to fight for but the truth is you will only be leaving your loved ones grieving. Your parents, who have sacrificed a lot to give you poper education are the real victims here.) The post Former UP student leader killed after clash appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Central, Western Visayas insurgents ‘leaderless’
CEBU CITY — The Visayas Command revealed on Sunday that the New People’s Army in Central and Western Visayas is now left without a head following the death of their top leader, Rogelio Posadas. To recall, Posadas died in an armed encounter with troops of the 94th and the 62nd Infantry Battalions in the boundaries of Isabela and Binalbagan in Negros Occidental on Thursday and VisCom said that the death of Posadas left the NPA, the Communist Party of the Philippines’ armed wing, and the National Democratic Front operating in Negros Island, Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor “leaderless” and will no longer have “clear operational direction on the ground.” It added that Posadas’ death will further contribute to the leadership vacuum that the organization has been suffering. “Justice is served to Mr. Posadas. The CPP-NPA-NDF can never run away from the atrocities that they have committed against our country and people. Sooner or later the long arm of the law will be able to catch up with them,” Viscom said. Posadas, who carried the alias “Putin,” is the top leader of Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor and secretary of the Unified Regional Committee for Negros island, Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor. The military has tagged him responsible for various atrocities and illegal activities in the region, including assassinations, extortions, kidnappings, arsons, and other forms of violence against innocent civilians and government personalities. The 303rd Infantry Brigade said Posadas’ body was positively identified through the help of informants and former rebels who have surrendered to 94IB. Posadas’ death came less than a year after Juanito Magbanua, the NPA regional commander in Negros island, was also killed in a clash with the 94IB in October 2022. Viscom urged the remaining members of the communist rebels in Central and Western Visayas regions to surrender and “return to the fold of the law while there is still time.” The post Central, Western Visayas insurgents ‘leaderless’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
2 civilians killed in AFP-BIFF clash
Two women died after they were caught in a crossfire between members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and the military in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town yesterday......»»
8 dead in Ilocos Sur clash
BY FREDDIE LAZARO Six members of the New Peoples’ Army (NPA), a soldier, and a civilian were killed in a fierce gunbattle between a group of insurgents and the troops of the Army’s 702nd Infantry Brigade in Barangay Suagayan, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur that started on Saturday afternoon. Five soldiers, two civilians, […].....»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»
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.....»»
2 hurt in another gun attack in Cotabato City
Two local residents were wounded in another ambush incident in this city at about 11:00 p.m. Monday......»»
8ID deploys troops to secure Negros Oriental’s BSKE 2023
The 8th Infantry “Stormtroopers” Division, Philippine Army rendered a send-off ceremony for the Company size troops who will be augmented to the troops of JTF-Spear in province of Negros Oriental for the conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) 2023......»»
Año urges rebels to surrender, avail themselves of amnesty program
Año urges rebels to surrender, avail themselves of amnesty program.....»»
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.....»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»
James Yap fulfilled after record All-Star appearance in Bacolod homecoming
James Yap claims the record for most PBA All-Star Game selections, seeing action for Team Mark in an entertaining clash with Team Japeth that ended in a draw in Bacolod City.....»»
DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation
The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»
USC NABC Finals unwraps on Sunday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited finals of the “The Last Dance” North Alumni Basketball Club (NABC) Congressman Bingo Bagtik Matugas Cup of the University of San Carlos (USC) will fire off this weekend at the USC North Campus gymnasium. Four of NABC’s divisions will clash in the finals to determine the champions for this.....»»
UN chief calls blocked aid for Gaza a moral outrage
A majority of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are sheltering around Rafah. Though conditions are worse in the north of the strip, the plight of civilians across the territory has deteriorated sharply as the conflict has ground on......»»
Adamson, Fil-Nation Select forge NBTC Division 1 finals clash
And then there were two......»»