Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – November 2025
In November 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded 11 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents. There were eight armed encounters, two assassination attacks, and one airstrike during the period.
PSA recorded 11 New People’s Army (NPA)-related violent incidents in November 2025, an increase from the nine incidents reported in the previous month. Most of the NPA-related violent incidents during the period were recorded in Eastern Visayas. Meanwhile, rebel attacks were also recorded in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas. There were no reported incidents in Mindanao.
In November 2025, armed encounters with NPA rebels took place in various locations across Luzon and Visayas. Most clashes stemmed from government security operations initiated after residents reported the presence of armed individuals in their communities. These individuals were allegedly demanding money and supplies from civilians to support their activities and daily sustenance.
Meanwhile, December 26 remains a significant date for the NPA as it commemorates the 57th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). Although the group’s strength has considerably declined due to sustained military operations, internal divisions, and diminished public support, there is still a possibility that the rebels may carry out violent actions to commemorate the occasion. Historically, the NPA has used symbolic dates such as the CPP anniversary to project relevance and highlight its remaining operational capabilities. Such actions are intended to signal that, despite reduced influence and manpower, the group can still conduct attacks and challenge government authority.
On December 15, the CPP announced a four-day unilateral ceasefire from December 25 to 26 and December 31 to January 1, 2026, related to the observance of the CPP’s anniversary and the holidays. While this is meant to reduce hostilities, past ceasefires have not always fully prevented localized or isolated rebel activities, prompting security forces to remain alert.
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