20th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army

03/06/2026

𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗟𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗣𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

LAS NAVAS, Northern Samar – A former member of the New People’s Army (NPA), identified as alias “Myra”, was presented to Hon. Philbert John S. Tan, Municipal Mayor, following voluntary surrender to the 20th Infantry (We Lead) Battalion on June 1, 2026 at the Municipal Hall, Las Navas, Northern Samar.

Based on initial accounts, alias Myra served as a member of Squad 2, Sub Regional Committee ARCTIC, Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC), operating in the hinterland barangays of the municipalities of Las Navas & Catubig.

During the presentation, Hon. Tan welcomed alias Myra and reaffirmed the local government’s commitment to supporting surrenderers reintegrate into society through various assistance programs and livelihood opportunities. As part of the municipality’s support to reintegration efforts, alias Myra will receive financial assistance to help address her immediate needs and help facilitate her transition to a peaceful and productive life.



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02/06/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼

LAS NAVAS, Northern Samar –The 20th Infantry (We Lead) Battalion, together with the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU), conducted a community meeting (pulong-pulong) with the residents of Brgy. Dorillo, Jipapad, Eastern Samar on May 30, 2026. The activity focused on informing participants about government programs and assistance available to former rebels who have returned to the fold of the law, supporting their reintegration and productive participation in society.



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01/06/2026

𝗕𝗧𝗙-𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

LAS NAVAS, Northern Samar – The Barangay Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (BTF-ELCAC), in partnership with the 20th Infantry (We Lead) Battalion (20IB), initiated efforts to the family of an active New People’s Army (NPA) member at Brgy. Dorillo, Jipapad, Eastern Samar on May 30, 2026. The initiative forms part of the government's continuing efforts to encourage active insurgents to return to the fold of the law and avail the reintegration programs.

The activity involved a dialogue with alias “Lag-it”, a Former Rebel, who shared his experiences inside the insurgent movement and providing realities of armed struggle. He also encouraged the family of the active NPA member to support the government’s peace initiatives and continue persuading their relative to abandon the armed movement and peacefully surrender.




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31/05/2026

"Ugnayan sa Barangay" ng Catubig, Northern Samar

LAS NAVAS, Northern Samar – The Local Government Unit (LGU) Catubig, in partnership with the 20th Infantry (We Lead) Battalion (20IB), conducted Ugnayan sa Barangay under the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) to strengthen community participation and address priority needs in Barangay Sulitan, Catubig, Northern Samar on May 30, 2026.




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27/05/2026

17/05/2026

𝐍𝐏𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬; 𝟓 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡

Five (5) Communist New People’s Army (NPA) Terrorists (C**s) died following a series of armed encounters that transpired between the “Molave Warriors” of the 15th Infantry Battalion, under 302nd Infantry “Achiever” Brigade, and the remnants of the South-West Front, Komiteng-Rehiyon Negros (SWF, KR-N), in the hinterlands of Brgy. Abaca and Brgy. Poblacion, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

As the troops overran the encounter site, they recovered several high-powered fi****ms, including M60 machine gun, M16 rifles, M14 rifle, M203 gr***de launcher, hand gr***de, and other war materiel.

Residents in Cauayan have increasingly cooperated with authorities by providing information on the presence and movement of armed communist remnants hiding in remote areas.

“The continued collapse of communist terrorist formations in Negros reflects the growing rejection of violent armed struggle by communities once exploited through intimidation, extortion, deception, and fear.” Brigadier General Jumawan, Commander, 302nd Brigade said. Moreover, he said that this encounter further exposes the deteriorating condition of the dismantled SWF whose remaining members continue to suffer heavy losses, dwindling manpower, and declining support from local residents.

Meanwhile, the Brigade Commander emphasized that military operations remain focused on protecting civilians and preventing the remnants of the communist terrorist movement from re-establishing influence in vulnerable communities. On the other hand, he reiterated the government’s call for remaining rebels to surrender peacefully and avail themselves of reintegration programs before more lives are lost in a collapsing insurgency already rejected by the people. “It’s unfortunate that many lives were lost, but the troops had to defend the community who are victims of the Communist Terrorist Group’s (CTG’s) senseless killings by “spy-tagging” innocent civilians.”

15/05/2026

Umuwi ka na. Piliin ang kapayapaan. May pamilyang naghihintay sa’yo.



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