Rappler's latest stories on eastern mindanao command
LOOK: Government brings former NPA rebels to Hong Kong for sightseeing, shopping
The trip follows statements from President Rodrigo Duterte that he would reward communist guerrillas who surrender to the government
NPA leader rearrested in Bukidnon – military
Elizalde Cañete is allegedly the successor of the late Leonicio Pitao, known as Commander Parago of the New People's Army
'My son is not an NPA,' says mother of teenager killed in Davao clash
Eastmincom admits it erred in the spelling of the name of the boy, but insists he was indeed an NPA child soldier
NPA child soldier among killed in Davao military encounter
(UPDATED) The military says the 15-year-old young guerrilla fighter was wearing the black NPA uniform and holding a rifle when killed in the Davao del Sur clash
Dozens of Filipinos repatriated from Indonesia
The Filipinos were nabbed for either illegal fishing, overstaying, or illegal entry, say Philippine authorities
Mistahs of PMA '85 battle for AFP chief post
The Board of Generals will meet after the Holy Week to finalize a shortlist for President Rodrigo Duterte, according to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
Another Lumad leader 'shot to death' in Surigao del Norte
Dakula Guillermo Tiambong, who had met with President Rodrigo Duterte in a Lumad summit, was killed by suspected members of the NPA, says the military
Hundreds of ex-rebels in Mindanao flown to Manila
On board a Philippine C-130, some 217 ex-members of the New People’s Army depart Davao City for Manila, where they will be toured around Intramuros, Malacañang, and other historic spots in the Northern Philippines
AFP names new Eastmincom, Wescom commanders
Lieutenant General Benjamin Madrigal will be leading the Eastern Mindanao Command, while Lieutenant General Rozzano Briguez heads the Western Command
No word yet if new AFP chief will serve beyond 2 months
'Yung extension huwag muna natin pag -sapan. What is important for me to do now is to focus on my job,' says new AFP chief Lieutenant General Rey Guerrero
After Marawi terror, military heightens alert on PH-Indonesia maritime border
The Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao says it's doing this 'to prevent possible spillover' of the threat since the Marawi terrorist leaders were killed
Joint ceasefire deal urgent as PH military, NPA report complaints
The National Democratic Front floats a scenario where peace talks continue without a ceasefire
Protesters block Davao-Agusan highway
UPDATED After almost 10 hours protesters finally cleared the road and allowed vehicles to pass through
Eastmincom spokesman sacked after rebuke from UN rapporteur
Colonel Eduardo Gubat issues a public apology to UN Special Rapporteur Chaloka Beyani
NPA couple arrested in Davao
The military says their arrest is a big blow to the communist movement because it will result in a vacuum of leadership in the region where it has kept a strong presence
NPAs release 2 soldiers they abducted
The victims held captive for over 4 months are expected to be turned over to the archbishop of Cagayan de Oro
AFP junks NPA SOMO demand for release of 2 soldiers
The NPA upon the directive of the National Democratic Front has demanded a 10 day suspension of military and police operations in parts of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental in exchange for the release of the soldiers
Eastern Mindanao has new commander
Major General Aurelio Baladad oversees Filipino troops based in communist strongholds
AFP shake up complete: 2 'notorious' generals assigned to NPA hotbeds
But they re considered exceptional if you ask the troops
6 hurt in Davao clash with rebels
Five members of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force PNP SAF and one soldier are hurt during an encounter with members of the New People s Army in Davao City
AFP, PNP ready for terror threat in Davao
The Armed Forces give the assurance a day after Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte revealed that Davao and 3 other cities may be targeted by terrorists
Military seizes 163 NPA landmines
The military claims it recovered 163 pieces of landmines in an alleged regional landmine factory of the New People s Army in Agusan Del Sur
Soldier killed in clash with NPA in ComVal
Eastern Mindanao Command says troops were on a security patrol in Mawab town when they were attacked by communist guerrillas
27 confirmed dead in landslide
The government will close down mining tunnels in risk areas in Pantukan
NPAs kill 5 soldiers, wound 2 others
It happened on the first day of the Christmas truce between gov t and the rebels
