At least five people died in reported encounters between the military and alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Cauayan, Negros Occidental.

Brig. Gen. Jason Jumawan (2nd from right), commander of the Philippine Army's 302nd Infantry Brigade, visits the area near the encounter site in Barangay Abaca, Cauayan, Negros…

INQUIRER FILES BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Five alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a series of armed encounters with government…

Five alleged New People’s Army members were killed during an encounter with government troops in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, on May 16, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Cheng …

At least five people died in reported encounters between the military and alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Cauayan, Negros Occidental.

Hindi bababa sa limang tao ang nasawi sa engkuwentro ng militar at mga hinihinalang miyembro ng New People’s Army (NPA) sa Cauayan, Negros Occidental.

RETRIEVAL Residents carry one of the fatalities following a clash between government troops and suspected NPA members in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, on May 16. Authorities said…