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Clash in Eastern Samar Claims High-Ranking NPA Official
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A deadly clash in the mountains of Eastern Samar has resulted in the death of a prominent figure in the communist New People’s Army (NPA). Identified as Martin Colima, alias Moki, Colima served as the secretary of the sub-regional committee (SRC) Sesame of the NPA’s Eastern Visayas regional party committee.…
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Second Chances and Family Ties
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Ex-NPA Rebels Choose a New Path Deep in the jungles of Negros Oriental, a story of reconciliation is unfolding. Three former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) have laid down arms and emerged from the shadows, motivated by a powerful yearning to reunite with their…
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CPP-NPA Retained on Terror List, Peace Consultant Included in Designation
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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Sunday that the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) has decided to maintain the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) on its list of terrorist organizations. This designation comes alongside the continued listing of Islamic State East Asia (ISEA) and other Daesh-affiliated groups operating…
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National Privacy Commission Sets Stricter Guidelines for Data Security
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In a bid to strengthen data protection measures, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued Circular No. 2023-06, introducing enhanced requirements for safeguarding personal data processed by personal information controllers (PICs) or personal information processors (PIPs). The Circular, which came into effect on March 30, 2024, mandates PICs and PIPs…
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Philippines, New Zealand Forge Closer Ties in Economics and Security
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Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently held a momentous meeting to discuss expanding cooperation across various areas. This high-level meeting, a testament to the growing relationship between the two nations, marks a significant milestone in their diplomatic history. The discussions focused on…
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Balikatan 2024: Evolving Exercise Sharpens Regional Defense
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The annual Balikatan military exercise kicks off this April 22, and this year’s iteration promises to be bigger and more complex than ever. The Philippines’ Armed Forces spokesperson, Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, highlighted the exercise’s unique characteristic: its constant adaptation to address contemporary security challenges. “Balikatan” translates to “shoulder-to-shoulder” in…
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PROTECT 2024
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Mark your calendars for June 28, 2024, for the 16th PROTECT conference on“Doing Business Amidst New Threats.” Join us at the New World Makati Hotel,Philippines, for insightful discussions and strategies in navigating today’s securitychallenges. Tremendous challenges ushered the beginning of this decade – pandemic,economic collapse, a rush towards digitalization and…