Communist Insurgency
10 reports
Philippines Annual Communist Insurgency Report - 2026 Edition
PSA Intelligence's Philippines Annual Communist Insurgency Report - 2026 Edition discusses identified trends in Communist insurgent activity in the Philippines in 2025, the movement's outlook for 2026, and what these mean for organizations operating in high-risk areas.
Military Raises Concerns Amid Alleged Communist Insurgency Recruitment Overseas
Military officials report that organizations linked to the New People’s Army are recruiting Filipino-American youth. Analysts assess this as part of the usual strategy to potentially secure foreign funding rather than an indicator of expanding rebel combat capabilities.
NPA Rebels Burn Farm Equipment in Negros Occidental
NPA Rebels Burn Farm Equipment in Negros Occidental
Suspected NPA rebels conducted a 7 million peso arson attack on farm equipment in Negros Occidental. While the group's overall capability is declining, small-scale opportunistic attacks persist, particularly targeting agricultural and construction firms in known insurgency hotspots.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2026
In February 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded 12 violent incidents involving the New People's Army. There were seven armed encounters and five assassination attacks during the month.
NPA Mindanao Leader Killed in Agusan del Sur Clash
Government troops neutralized an NPA vice commander in Agusan del Sur, reportedly leaving only two senior leaders in Northern Mindanao. Authorities predict a total collapse of rebel presence in the region.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2026
In January 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded eight New People's Army violent incidents, the majority of which were armed clashes with the government forces.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2025
In December 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded 19 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents. Despite coinciding with the Communist Party of the Philippines founding anniversary and Jose Maria Sison’s death anniversary, no large-scale attacks occurred.
2025 Philippines Annual Communist Insurgency Report
PSA's 2025 Philippines Annual Communist Insurgency Report highlights the NPA's continued decline in 2024, with most violence stemming from armed encounters initiated by government military operations.
NPA Tactical Offensives Against Government Security Forces
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People's Army, are expected to conduct public activities and tactical offensives following the death of CPP founder Jose Maria Sison.