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10 Former Rebels Surrender in Sultan Kudarat, Signal Renewed Push for Peace

SOX Correspondent — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

COLUMBIO, Sultan Kudarat — Ten former members of a Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) formally surrendered to government forces in Barangay Maligaya, marking another milestone in ongoing peace and reintegration efforts in the province. The surrender was facilitated by the 39th Infantry “Smash’em” Battalion under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Hector A. Estolas, alongside Charlie Company […]

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Top NPA Leader in Northeastern Mindanao Neutralized in Surigao del Sur Clash

CARAGA Correspondent — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

San Miguel, Surigao del Sur — Government troops scored a significant operational victory after neutralizing a top leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Northeastern Mindanao during a mid-day encounter on April 15, 2026. Combined elements of the 75th Infantry “Marauder” Battalion and the 3rd Special Forces Battalion, operating under the 401st Infantry “Unite […]

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Last Active Rebel in Agusan del Norte Surrenders, Signaling Collapse of Armed Insurgency in Province

CARAGA Correspondent — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BUTUAN CITY — The last remaining active member of a Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) operating in Agusan del Norte has surrendered to government forces, marking a decisive breakthrough in the province’s long-running anti-insurgency campaign and signaling the effective dismantling of organized armed resistance in the area. Authorities identified the surrenderer as Jerry Marapao Deligero, also […]

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Female Army Officers Lead NPA Surrenders in Mindanao, Highlighting Women’s Role in Peacebuilding

CARAGA Correspondent — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur — In a significant development underscoring the growing role of women in frontline security operations, female intelligence officers of the Philippine Army successfully facilitated the surrender of three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in separate incidents in Mindanao. Two NPA members yielded peacefully on the same day to […]

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CTG Leader, Female Rebel Killed in Araw ng Kagitingan Clash in South Cotabato

SOX Correspondent — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

T’boli, South Cotabato — Government troops killed a top-ranking communist rebel leader and a female combatant in a decisive military operation on Wednesday, April 9, coinciding with the observance of Araw ng Kagitingan, the military reported. Operating units of the 603rd Infantry (Persuader) Brigade neutralized Anthony Narvasa, also known as “Magaw,” identified as the Secretary […]

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All-Female Army Unit Recovers High-Powered Firearms in Pantaron, Boosting Peace Efforts in Bukidnon

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — In a powerful demonstration of precision, courage, and the expanding role of women in national security, an all-female-led tactical unit of the Philippine Army successfully recovered high-powered firearms during an operation in the remote jungles of the Pantaron Complex on April 7, 2026. The mission, carried out in Sitio Bendum, Barangay […]

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Two Former CTG Members Arrested in Caraga Manhunt Operations

CARAGA Correspondent — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

CARAGA REGION, Philippines — Two former female members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) were arrested in separate intelligence-driven manhunt operations conducted on April 4 and April 6, 2026, in the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte, authorities confirmed. Operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Surigao del Norte Provincial […]

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From Conflict to Community: Former Rebels in Davao Oriental Rebuild Lives Through Livelihood Support

Davao Correspondent — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000

BAGANGA, Davao Oriental — In a quiet village once shaped by conflict, a new chapter is taking root—one defined not by armed struggle, but by opportunity, cooperation, and hope. A total of 375 ready-to-lay (RTL) chickens were recently turned over to members of the Davao Oriental Former Rebels Association (DOFRA) in Barangay Campawan, marking a […]

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Cache of Firearms, Explosives Recovered in Bukidnon Military Operation

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

QUEZON, Bukidnon — A cache of high-powered firearms and explosive materials was successfully recovered by government troops following an intelligence-driven operation in southern Bukidnon, military officials confirmed. The operation, conducted on March 27, 2026, in the barangays of Kipaypayon and Mahayag in the municipality of Quezon, was led by the 89th Infantry Battalion under the […]

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Army Troops Unearth Abandoned Arms Cache in Surigao del Sur, Bolster Anti-Insurgency Gains

CARAGA Correspondent — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Marihatag, Surigao del Sur — March 30, 2026 Government troops scored another operational success after uncovering an abandoned cache of high-powered firearms in Barangay San Isidro, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur on March 28, signaling continued momentum in the military’s campaign against insurgency in the Caraga region. Elements of the 75th Infantry (Marauder) Battalion, operating under […]

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