Insurgency
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Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – May 2026
In May 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded six Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents, involving three encounters, two assassinations, and one harassment incident.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – April 2026
In April 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded nine Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents, involving three encounters, two bombings, two assassinations, one ambush, and one harassment incident.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – March 2026
In March 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded four Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents, consisting of one military encounter, two civilian assassinations, and one ambush against police forces.
PSA Downgrades NPA Risk Level of Bukidnon and Northern Samar
PSA has updated its nationwide insurgency and terrorism threat map based on data from April 2025 to March 2026.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2026
In February 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded two Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents: a military encounter in Sulu and an assassination in Maguindanao del Norte.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2026
In January 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded eight violent incidents involving armed clashes and assassination attacks. Most were carried out by unidentified gunmen, with others linked to Maute and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2025
In December 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded five Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents. There were two grenade attacks, two military encounters against members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, and one armed clash between soldiers and Moro Islamic Liberation Front-linked militants.
Military Reports One Rebel Casualty in Occidental Mindoro Operations; Progressive Groups Claim At Least Five Civilians Killed
Military clashes with NPA rebels in Mindoro recently caused civilian casualties. Despite this, risks to private businesses remain low as rebel capabilities decline and operations are confined to remote, rugged terrain.
Assessment on Islamist Insurgency
Islamist militancy in Mindanao is declining, with violence now largely driven by local clan disputes. Security gains from the peace process are expected to hold, though election-related violence remains a short-term risk.
Assessment on Communist Insurgency
The communist insurgency is largely contained, with the New People's Army limited to small-scale attacks on soft targets. Government focus remains on amnesty and community development to further weaken rebel remnants.
Information on the New Year’s Eve Grenade Attack in Matalam, North Cotabato
A grenade attack was recorded on January 1, 2026 in the town of Matalam, North Cotabato.
Information on the Activity of the Bondi Beach Shooting Suspects in the Philippines
Australian and Philippine officials have confirmed that the suspects behind the Bondi beach shooting in Sydney, Australia traveled to the Philippines prior to the incident.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – November 2025
In December 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded four Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents. There were two grenade attacks, two military encounters against members of the Maute group, and one armed clash between two Moro Islamic Liberation Front groups, an one assassination attack.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – October 2025
In October 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded two Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents, involving an armed encounter and an ambush attack.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – September 2025
In September 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded six Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – August 2025
PSA Intelligence recorded five Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents in August 2025, all of which were armed encounters.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – July 2025
In July 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded eight Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents. Four of which were attributed to elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, while four other were carried out by unidentified armed individuals.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – June 2025
In June 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded five Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents. There were three bombing attacks and two encounters.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – May 2025
In May 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded six Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents. There were three encounters, two assassination attacks, and one bombing incident.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – April 2025
In April 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded two Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents, an armed encounter and a bombing incident.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – March 2025
In March 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded three Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents, which were two armed clashes and one bombing attack.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2025
PSA Intelligence recorded four Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents in February 2025. There were two assassination attacks, one armed encounter, and one bombing attack.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2025
PSA Intelligence recorded six Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents. There were four armed encounters, one ambush attack, and one bombing incident.
2025 Philippines Annual Islamist Insurgency Report
PSA's 2025 Annual Islamist Insurgency Report examines the continued weakening of Islamist insurgent groups, with most violent incidents in 2024 stemming from military operations in BARMM.
MILF and Armed Militants Attack Troops En Route to Assist UN Staff in Basilan
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front was reportedly involved in an ambush against military detail of United Nations staff in Sumisip town, Basilan.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2024
In December 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded one Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – November 2024
There were no reported Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents recorded in November 2024.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – October 2024
In October 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded eight Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – September 2024
In September 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded six Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – August 2024
In August 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded one Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – July 2024
In July 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded two Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – June 2024
In June 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded one Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – May 2024
In May 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded eight Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Bombing in Santo Niño Chapel, Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte
A grenade attack against a Catholic church was reported in Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – April 2024
In April 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded nine Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – March 2024
In March 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded 12 Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2024
In February 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded six Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2024
In January 2024, PSA Intelligence recorded three Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2023
In December 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 16 Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – November 2023
In November 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded seven Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Bombing in Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur
Suspected Islamist terrorists reportedly bombed a Catholic mass being held in Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – October 2023
In October 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded seven Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – September 2023
In September 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded eight Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – August 2023
In August 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded five Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – July 2023
In July 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded six Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – June 2023
In June 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 15 Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – May 2023
In May 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded seven Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – April 2023
In April 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 17 Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – March 2023
In March 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded 15 Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.
Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2023
In February 2023, PSA Intelligence recorded seven Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents.