VM Duterte’s disappointment on arrest of NPA: ‘twas a question of principle’

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/16 January) –  His disappointment over the arrest of an alleged New People Army (NPA) leader on New Year’s Day was “nothing personal” but “a question of principle,”… »

Rebels call Army’s offer of medical help to Madlos ‘cheap gimmick’

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews/15 January) — The 4th Infantry Division announced it was willing to extend medical assistance to National Democratic Front – Mindanao Spokesperson Jorge “Ka Oris” Madlos… »

NPA arrest could have jeopardized long standing agreement with rebels – Duterte

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/11 Jan) – Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said the arrest of the New People’s Army (NPA) fighter on New Year’s Day could have jeopardized a long standing agreement… »

NPA claims slain Davao Sur barangay captain tried to fight back

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/10 January) — The Communist New People’s Army (NPA) said the barangay captain killed on January 8 in an NPA attack in Barangay Datu Danwata, Malita Davao del… »

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