Insurgency
14 reports
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.
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.
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.
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 Urban Terror Threat Remains Low
PSA Intelligences assesses a low threat of Islamist urban terrorism in major Philippine cities amidst concern over recent related arrests.