Tag: NPA leaders

DOJ seeks rearrest of Communist leaders released on bail

(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice (DOJ)  has asked the courts to revoke the provisional liberty given to Communist leaders in light of the official termination of peace talks with the rebels. Among the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army leaders who were given temporary liberty during the peace talks were Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, who are facing multiple murder and kidnapping charges before the courts in Manila and Quezon City. Also temporarily […]

Arrest of NPA leaders a victory for peace – AFP chief of staff Bautista

MANILA, Mar 23 (PNA) — The chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said the arrest of ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leaders, Wilma and Benito Tiamzon, during operations at Barangay Zaragosa, Aluginsan town, Cebu Saturday afternoon is a major victory for the country’s peace and development. “The arrest of Benito and Wilma Tiamzon is another victory for the combined efforts between the AFP, PNP and other stakeholders in […]