Communist Party of the Philippines

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) continues to engage in armed conflict despite government claims of defeating guerrilla groups, as evidenced by recent clashes with military forces. The CPP disputes President Marcos Jr.'s assertion that there are no more guerrilla groups in the country and highlights ongoing resistance efforts. Despite significant reductions in NPA membership and government efforts to dismantle remaining fronts, challenges persist in completely eliminating the organization's influence.

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Last updated at August 1, 2025.

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NTF-ELCAC urges Comelec to suspend Kabataan, revive Gabriela cases

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday to suspend Kabataan Partylist and revive disqualification cases against Gabriela Partylist, citing new claims of armed insurgency involvement and internal abuse.
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Army says NPA no longer threatens midterm elections in Dumaguete

An Army official stated that the New People's Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, no longer poses a threat to the May 12 midterm elections in Dumaguete City.
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DILG, PNP deploy 78K officers to ensure peaceful Yuletide

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced Wednesday that 78,000 police officers and firefighters are on standby to ensure a peaceful Yuletide season.
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CPP's 56th anniversary peaceful, troops on alert

The Philippine Army declared that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)'s 56th anniversary on Thursday was 'generally peaceful on the ground,' but troops remain on alert.
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CPP/NPA rejects holiday truce, military continues ops

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People's Army (NPA), will not declare a holiday truce with the government this year.
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Judge acquits 'Himamaylan seven' in murder case due to lack of evidence

The Kabankalan City Regional Trial Court Branch 61 acquitted seven individuals, including United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) pastor Jimie Teves, of two counts of murder and seven counts of frustrated murder on Monday, November 18, 2024.
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AFP aims to eliminate remaining guerilla fronts by year-end

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) aims to eliminate all remaining weakened guerilla fronts by year-end, according to AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday.
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Military arrests top communist leader Villarico in Quezon City

Military and police operatives arrested Wigberto Villarico, also known as 'Baylon' and acting chairperson of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), in Quezon City on Thursday.
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MILF commanders file 21 new amnesty applications

On Monday, the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) received 21 new amnesty applications from top-ranking Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders in Cotabato City.
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NPA fronts reduced to five, gov aims full eradication by year-end

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año reported that the number of New People's Army (NPA) guerrilla fronts has further reduced to five as per the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC)'s first semester report.
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