4 suspected rebels killed in central Philippine clash

4/6/2025 16:55

Four suspected rebels were killed in a clash with government troops in Northern Samar province in central Philippines, the Philippine military said Wednesday.



In a report, the military said the four dead were part of the 30 rebels of the New People's Army (NPA) that fought with the troops in Catubig town.



Troops recovered some firearms from the clash site. No soldier was wounded or killed in the fighting.



NPA rebels have been fighting against government troops since 1969. Military data showed that the NPA's personnel strength has declined since its peak of around 25,000 armed members in the 1980s.



Despite its dwindling fighters, the NPA continues to launch small-scale attacks in the countryside.