New People's Army

Also known as NPA

The New People's Army (NPA) is an armed communist rebel group operating in various parts of the Philippines, continuing its struggle despite government efforts to suppress it. Recent clashes and seizures of weapons in Northern Samar, South Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat highlight ongoing military operations against NPA members. The Philippine government remains committed to eliminating the presence of the NPA through arrests and military engagements while urging remaining rebels to surrender.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about NPA

Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio faces new murder charges from 2020

Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio has been held in pre-trial detention since February 2020 on charges of 'illegal possession of firearms' and 'financing terrorism', which Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says are based on fabricated evidence.
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Eight NPA suspects killed in clashes with troops in Northern Samar

Eight suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) were killed in armed encounters with government troops early Thursday morning in Barangay San Isidro, Las Navas, Northern Samar.
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7 suspected NPA members killed in Masbate encounter

Seven suspected NPA members were killed in an armed encounter with government troops in Barangay San Mateo, Uson, Masbate on Sunday.
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NBI arrests Christopher Capitulo for extorting P2.6M from businessman

On Monday, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested Christopher and Maria Elena Capitulo in Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan City for extorting over P2.6 million from a businessman.
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OPAPRU provides P500K each to 8 POs, safe conduct passes to 4 former rebels

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) announced financial support and safe conduct passes for former members of rebel groups following talks led by Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.
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Military uncovers rebel arms cache in South Cotabato

Government forces uncovered a cache containing high-powered firearms and components for improvised explosive devices buried by communist rebels in T'boli, South Cotabato, on Saturday.
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3 NPA rebels killed, 1 captured, 1 surrendered in Surigao del Norte

Three suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed in a series of firefights with government security forces in Barangay Bugas-Bugas, Placer, Surigao del Norte.
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Army arrests NPA leader Edward Flores in Cagayan de Oro

On Thursday, June 5, government forces arrested Edward Flores, the alleged head of the New People's Army (NPA) in Soccsksargen region during a joint military and police operation in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City.
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4 NPA members killed, 2 surrender in Catubig clashes

Four suspected members of the New People's Army were killed while two others surrendered during a series of clashes with government troops in an upland area of Catubig, Northern Samar on Tuesday.
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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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