Tag: eastern Mindanao

Palace belies claim of expanded forces of the NPA in Eastern Mindanao

Palace belies claim of expanded forces of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Mindanao Malacañang contradicted the reported statement of the Communist Party of the Philippines and New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) that they have extended their forces in Eastern Mindanao. Citing latest data gathered by the Cabinet security cluster from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said on Sunday that the rebels’ numbers have in fact dwindled over […]

“Caloy” hits eastern Mindanao

The low pressure area being monitored by PAGASA finally developed into a storm, designated by the agency as “Caloy”. The storm hit eastern Mindanao, with Davao and other provinces being put under signal number 1.