SITE OF LATEST ATTACK. The map of Catubig, Northern Samar, where rebels detonated banned mines on July 19, 2022. The Philippine Army said on Wednesday (July 20) the attack is an attempt to delay the implementation of development projects in the remote village.(Google image) TACLOBAN CITY - The detonation of anti-personnel mines in Northern Samar is a manifestation of the New People's Army's (NPA) opposition to the implementation of the Barangay Development Program (BDP), an official of the Philippine Army said on Wednesday. Lt. Col. Joemar Buban, commander of the Philippine Army's ...