Communist Insurgency
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Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – May 2026
In May 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded nine violent incidents involving the New People's Army (NPA). There were five armed encounters and four assassination attacks during the month.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – April 2026
In April 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded 15 violent incidents involving the New People's Army (NPA). There were 13 armed encounters and two assassination attacks during the month.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – March 2026
In March 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded 11 violent incidents involving the New People's Army (NPA). There were nine armed encounters, one arson attack and one assassination during the month.
US Embassy Warns American Citizens of Armed Encounters Against NPA in Leyte, Mindoro, Negros, Samar
The release of the advisory followed the reported deaths of two American nationals during an armed encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental.
Investigation Underway on Armed Encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental
On April 19, 2026, an encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental, left nineteen dead. The Army claims all were New People’s Army, but rights groups report civilian deaths. The Commission on Human Rights is investigating the legality of the operation.
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.
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.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – October 2025
In October 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded nine Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents. During the period, there were five armed encounters and four assassination attacks.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – September 2025
In September 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded 15 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents. The 11th assassination attack in Negros Island region took place this month.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – August 2025
PSA Intelligence recorded 15 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents in August 2025. All of the recorded violent incidents were armed encounters between government troops and rebels.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – July 2025
In July 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded 12 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents. An arson attack transpired during the month targeting a mining company.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – June 2025
PSA Intelligence recorded 16 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents in June 2025. The death of the chairman of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) might have implications on the peace talks with the Philippine government.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – May 2025
In May 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded eight Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents. Most of the incidents reported during the period were armed clashes between government troops and New People’s Army (NPA) rebels.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – April 2025
In April 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded 19 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents. An arson attack targeting an agro-industrial facility was reported during the period.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – March 2025
In March 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded 14 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents. At the same month, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected calls to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2025
In February 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded 19 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents. During the period, an arson attack was recorded targeting a construction firm.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2025
In January 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded six Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents, all of which were armed encounters.
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.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2024
In December 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 20 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – November 2024
In November 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 17 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – October 2024
In October 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 11 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – September 2024
In September 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 15 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – August 2024
In August 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 23 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – July 2024
In July 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 17 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – June 2024
In June 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 19 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – May 2024
In May 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 28 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – April 2024
In April 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 21 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – March 2024
In March 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 13 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2024
In February 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 25 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2024
In January 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 23 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2023
In December 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 32 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – November 2023
In November 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 17 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – October 2023
In October 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 15 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – September 2023
In September 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 26 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – August 2023
In August 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 23 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – July 2023
In July 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 15 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – June 2023
In June 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 35 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – May 2023
In May 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 37 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – April 2023
In April 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 39 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – March 2023
In March 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 38 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2023
In February 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 24 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2023
In January 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 24 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.
Communist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2022
In December 2022, PSA Intelligence recorded 12 Communist Insurgency-related violent incidents.