By Harold E. Clavite, Director-General, Philippine Information Agency The Government has taken an important step in confronting long-drawn-out issues brought about by the 50-year existence of the Communist Party of the Philippines bolstered by its militia, the New People’s Army and political arm, the National… Read More
With President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s recent pronouncement to permanently end talks with members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), the Philippine government is resorting to localized peace talks in its bid to end the communist insurgency in the country. The localized peace talks… Read More
The Senate wants to push the passage of the proposed Senate Bill 2204 Anti-Terrorism Act before the end of the 17th Congress’ remaining session days. “In the proposed measure, we are proposing a 14-working day period of detention without extension,” Senator Panfilo Lacson, one of… Read More
A remote village in the town of Tago, Lanuza, Surigao Del Sur recently declared the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army and their supporters “Persona Non-grata.” The far flung Barangay Mampi used to be a haven of communist terrorists is the first in the… Read More
A municipality in Bulacan recently approved a resolution declaring Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) members as “persona non grata.” The municipal peace and order council of Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT MPOC), Bulacan approved the resolution on Match 12, 2019, declaring CPP-NPA terrorists… Read More
To win the hearts of the community and save its people especially the youth from the deception lawless terrorists, a Medical Mission was recently conducted in Barangay Asinga-Via, Municipality of Baggao, Cagayan Province with the initiatives of Lt.Col. Fidel Macatangay, Commander of the 10th Marine… Read More
By: Sylvia Windya L. Historical background of the CPP-NPA-NDF Since the American colonial period, the communist insurgency had become a problematic national security issue for the Philippines. The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) was established on December 26, 1968. It is a revolutionary party… Read More
By: Sylvia W. Laksmi A deadly suicide bombing occurred in Indonesia last year. A family of six rocked three churches in Surabaya as suicide bombers including the youngest child who was only nine years old. The Santa Maria Roman Catholic Church, the Christian Church of… Read More
How the Marawi Siege affected Filipino Millennials? Southeast Asia is a patchwork of religion, culture, and civilization. Against the backdrop of globalization, people have been struggling to live peacefully and construct a harmonization among the indigenous and immigrant society. In the Philippines, like in other… Read More
By Frencie L. Carreon Troops from the Philipppine Army’s 55th (Vigilant) Infantry Battalion stationed in Lanao del Sur offered militants a chance for peaceful lives, following a heavy firefight in Sultan Dumalundong town. “We are giving them a chance to live a peaceful and meaningful… Read More
