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8 rebels surrender in Misamis Oriental

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – A total of 46 New People’s Army rebels under the Lucio de Guzman Command operating in Mindoro island surrendered to authorities recently. They took their oath of allegiance and pledged to work closely with the government in its anti-insurgency campaign. Ariel T.

LEAVINGTHE NPA. The 13 leaders and members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Samar pledge their allegiance to the government during their presentation at the 8th Infantry Division headquarters in Catbalogan City, Samar on Tuesday (Jan. 17, 2023). The rebels handed over 10 M16 rifles, two .45-caliber handguns, and one Glock 17 pistol.(PNA photo by Sarwell Meniano) CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar - At least 13 members of the New People's Army, including their leaders, have surrendered in Samar prov...

In support of the government’s drive to attain just and lasting peace, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office IX,

An unprecedented arrival of Haitians turned Mexico into one of the top three asylum destinations in the world in 2021. But streamlined management could turn the situation into an opportunity, both for Mexico and for the migrants, according to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees Representative in Mexico. Giovanni Lepri told a Duke audience that while not all the migrants are seeking asylum, it’s currently the primary way for Haitians to pursue a legal status in Mexico.

Soldiers, ex-rebels get aid

An End in Sight for the Philippines’ Maoist Insurgency? The Philippine military claims that a breakthrough is around the corner, but a continuation of the conflict is convenient for many. By February 19, 2021 In this Nov. 23, 2016 photo, members of the communist New People’s Army hold their weapons during ceremonies before a clandestine news conference at their guerrilla encampment in the Sierra Madre mountains, southeast of Manila, Philippines. Credit: AP Photo/A...

Published January 7, 2021, 8:56 AM CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija — The Provincial Task Force on Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) has announced the surrender of three Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) guerillas to local authorities in San Jose City, this province  on Wednesday. Col.Marvin Joe Saro,  Nueva Ecija Police Director, identified the three CPP/NPA/NDF members as “Ka Eugene,” 56, a barangay Tanod, “K...