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Arab Times
6 days ago
- General
- Arab Times
4 suspected rebels killed in central Philippine clash
MANILA, June 4, (Xinhua): Four suspected rebels were killed in a clash with government troops in Northern Samar province in central Philippines, the Philippine military said Wednesday. In a report, the military said the four dead were part of the 30 rebels of the New People's Army (NPA) that fought with the troops in Catubig town. Troops recovered some firearms from the clash site. No soldier was wounded or killed in the fighting. NPA rebels have been fighting against government troops since 1969. Military data showed that the NPA's personnel strength has declined since its peak of around 25,000 armed members in the 1980s. Despite its dwindling fighters, the NPA continues to launch small-scale attacks in the countryside.
GMA Network
6 days ago
- General
- GMA Network
4 suspected terrorists killed in Northern Samar clash
Four suspected members of the New People's Army were killed in a clash with state forces in Northern Samar, the Philippine Army (PA) 8th Infantry Division said Wednesday. According to the army, the encounter took place in Barangay Nagoocan, Catubig on June 3, Tuesday following reports that armed men were allegedly conducting extortion activities in the area. State forces also recovered three firearms following the encounter. The army said they are working to identify the suspected rebels and are coordinating with authorities to notify their families. Meanwhile, state forces discovered a cache of firearms and explosives in Barangay Roxas, Catubig on June 2. The PA said this is based on information by former rebels who are now under the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program after surrendering to authorities. Authorities recovered two M14 rifles, one M16 rifle, one M653 rifle, three improvised hand grenades, ammunition magazines, a bandolier, a pistol holster and medical paraphernalia. — Joahna Lei Casilao/BAP, GMA Integrated News
Arab Times
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
3 suspected rebels killed in Philippine clashes
MANILA, March 17, (Xinhua): Three suspected rebels have been killed in a series of clashes with government troops in Northern Samar province in the central Philippines, the Philippine military said Monday. In a report, the military said the three New People's Army (NPA) rebels were slain during gunfights that started around 6 a.m. local time in Mapnas town on Sunday. Troops recovered two M16 rifles, an anti-personnel mine, and assorted ammunition from the encounter sites, the report added. No government soldier was killed or wounded in the fighting. NPA rebels have been fighting against government troops since 1969. Military data showed that the NPA's personnel strength has declined since its peak of around 25,000 armed members in the 1980s. Despite its dwindling fighters, the NPA continues to launch small-scale attacks in the countryside.
Ammon
05-03-2025
- Ammon
Rescuers find Philippine fighter jet's wreckage and the bodies of 2 pilots deployed to fight rebels
Ammon News - Rescuers found the wreckage of a Philippine fighter jet and the bodies of its two pilots on Wednesday in a mountainous region in the country's south where they had been deployed on a nighttime mission to fight communist guerrillas, military officials said. The FA-50 jet lost communication during the combat mission with other air force aircraft after midnight Tuesday before reaching a target area in southern Bukidnon province. The other aircraft were able to return safely to an air base in central Cebu province after carrying out assaults, military officials said. The FA-50 jet was deployed with other air force aircraft to provide combat support to troops battling dozens of suspected New People's Army guerrillas near Cabanglasan town in Bukidnon, the military said. 'It was a total wreck,' regional military commander Lt. Gen. Luis Rex Bergante said of the fighter jet's wreckage, which he said was found by Filipino special forces in a jungle on Mount Kalatungan in Bukidnon. A regional military spokesperson, Lt. Col. Francisco Garello, said without elaborating that the bodies of the two air force pilots were found near the wreckage. Pilots can eject from the supersonic jets in case they encounter any problems but the Philippine air force said it remained unclear if the two pilots aboard the FA-50 ejected as it plummeted. It was also not immediately clear what caused the crash of the supersonic jet, which was acquired by the Philippine government from a South Korean company about a decade ago. An investigation was underway, the air force said. The rest of the country's 11 FA-50s were grounded following the incident, according to the Philippine air force. AP
Arab Times
05-03-2025
- Arab Times
Rescuers find Philippine fighter jet's wreckage and bodies of 2 pilots deployed to fight rebels
MANILA, Philippines, March 5, (AP): Rescuers found the wreckage of a Philippine fighter jet and the bodies of its two pilots on Wednesday in a mountainous region in the country's south where they had been deployed on a nighttime mission to fight communist guerrillas, military officials said. The FA-50 jet lost communication during the combat mission with other air force aircraft after midnight Tuesday before reaching a target area in southern Bukidnon province. The other aircraft were able to return safely to an air base in central Cebu province after carrying out assaults, military officials said. The FA-50 jet was deployed with other air force aircraft to provide combat support to troops battling dozens of suspected New People's Army guerrillas near Cabanglasan town in Bukidnon, the military said. "It was a total wreck,' regional military commander Lt Gen Luis Rex Bergante said of the fighter jet's wreckage, which he said was found by Filipino special forces in a jungle on Mount Kalatungan in Bukidnon. A regional military spokesperson, Lt Col Francisco Garello, said without elaborating that the bodies of the two air force pilots were found near the wreckage. Pilots can eject from the supersonic jets in case they encounter any problems but the Philippine air force said it remained unclear if the two pilots aboard the FA-50 ejected as it plummeted. It was also not immediately clear what caused the crash of the supersonic jet, which was acquired by the Philippine government from a South Korean company about a decade ago. An investigation was underway, the air force said. The rest of the country's 11 FA-50s were grounded following the incident, according to the Philippine air force. The Philippines acquired 12 FA-50s multi-purpose fighter jets starting in 2015 from South Korea's Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. The 18.9 billion peso ($331 million) contract had been the biggest under a military modernization program that has been repeatedly stalled by a lack of funds. The Philippines has plans to acquire another 12 fighter jets from South Korea. The military estimates about 1,000 communist guerrillas remain after decades of battle setbacks, surrenders and factional fighting. Peace talks brokered by Norway collapsed under previous President Rodrigo Duterte after both sides accused the other of continuing deadly attacks despite the negotiations.
