Seven former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Bukidnon received a total of P365 thousand assistance and benefits from the government through the government’s Enhanced-Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). E-CLIP is a complete package of assistance for the NPA rebels who surrender to the government.… Read More
A 40 year-old mother begged the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels to return her 23-year-old son who was fooled into joining the struggling communist-NPAs. She said her son served as the NPA’s courier until he was not allowed to go back home. In an interview,… Read More
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joins Filipino Muslims as they celebrate Eid’l Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan. “The AFP joins Filipino Muslims here and abroad in the observance and celebration of a meaningful and inspiring end to the holy month of… Read More
President Rodrigo Duterte enjoined Muslim Filipinos to be “living examples” of Islamic faith as the world celebrates Eid’l Fitr while grappling with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) health crisis. “As you celebrate the Breaking of the Fast, may the clarity of thought and wisdom that… Read More
Philippine Army troopers continue to facilitate the building of a halfway house for former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Zamboanga Del Sur. At almost 65 percent completion, the P5-million halfway house is located inside the 16-hectare military reservation of Camp Major David P. Sabido… Read More
Troops of the Philippine Army’s 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion commemorated the third anniversary of the Marawi Siege in a simple celebration at Barangay Sigapod, Midsalip, Zamboanga Del Sur. Personnel from 14th Division Reconnaissance Company (14DRC), 1st Light Armor Company (1LAC), and 1st Field Artillery Battalion… Read More
Six troopers from the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion (53IB) and seven members of Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliaries (CAAs) were recognized by the Commander of Philippine Army’s (PA) 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division (1ID). Maj. Gen. Generoso Ponio, 1ID Commanding General, recognized the… Read More
President Rodrigo Duterte has declared May 25 as a regular holiday for the observance of Eid’l Fitr or the culmination of the Fasting of Ramadan. Duterte signed Proclamation No. 944 on Tuesday after the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended to declare the date… Read More
A newly recruited minor managed to flee the communist New People’s Army (NPA) after a week of staying with the rebels in the Agusan del Norte town of Jabonga, an official of the Army’s 29th Infantry Battalion said May 15, 2020. Capt. Miguel O. Borromeo,… Read More
81 former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels from eleven municipalities and a city in Zamboanga del Sur received food and cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with the help of the Philippine Army’s 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion (53IB), 1st Infantry… Read More
