05/18/2013: Gunmen shot and killed a local council member, Rodrigo Cerezo, in barangay Gueset Sur, Pangasinan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/25/2013: A remote-controlled landmine detonated near a vehicle of the Filipino Army in Kisante village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Six people, including a nearby civilian, sustained injuries. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility; military sources speculate the attack was in revenge for a recent successful military operation.
01/22/2013: Assailants opened fire on Filipino soldiers in Ungkaya Puka town, Basilan province, Philippines. Six soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, the army suspects a joint effort by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/05/2014: Assailants attacked the Philastron mining firm in Tagmamarkay village, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. No one was injured in the attack, but several pieces of construction equipment were damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA)'s Northeastern Mindanao Regional Command.
06/08/2014: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Rodelio Dionco in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Dionco, the deputy and intelligence chief of Station Investigation and Detection Management Branch (SIDMB) for the Quezon City police, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/28/2014: Assailants attacked a quarry in Sinoda village, Kitaotao district, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Although there were no reported casualties, at least 10 pieces of heavy construction equipment were damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
06/01/2014: Assailants shot and killed a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member in barangay Pag-oring Nuevo, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/18/2014: Assailants threw a grenade, which failed to detonate, at a building in Manila city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. The grenade was detonated in a controlled explosion by authorities. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/08/2014: Assailants opened fire on Anader Pundinlan in Ocapon village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Pundinlan, a barangay councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/18/2014: Assailants opened fire on two municipal employees in Bambang village, Bulacan province, Philippines. One employee was killed and one other was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/13/2014: Assailants harassed and threatened indigenous people in San Juan village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/09/2014: An explosive device detonated in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. The blast targeted police officers responding to an earlier explosion at the karaoke bar and massage parlor in the area. One police officer was injured in the blast. This was one of two coordinated incidents in Zamboanga City on this day; the first attack was meant to bring police officers to the scene. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/15/2014: Assailants launched a grenade at a barangay hall in Balete village, Magpet town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported injuries in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/11/2014: Assailants stormed a mining firm in Quirino town, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, mining equipment was damaged in the attack. Armando Silva, the spokesperson of the Alfredo Cesar Command of the New People's Army (NPA), claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was punishment for the company's destructive activities.
01/19/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) unit in barangay Moises R. Espinosa, Masbate province, Philippines. One CAA member was injured in the shooting. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/10/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Matanao town, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of three related incidents that occurred in Matanao on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/30/2014: Assailants attempted to plant a landmine in Bololo village, Albay province, Philippines. The assailants retreated after they were spotted by a military patrol and engaged in a brief exchange of gunfire. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the event to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/25/2014: Assailants kidnapped a girl in Poblacion village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. The girl was released on October 29, 2014. Abu Sayyaf claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that they had received a $5,500,000.00 ransom for the girl's release; the military denied that a ransom had been paid.
08/29/2014: Assailants opened fire on Anastacio Sidik Roxas in South Upi town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Roxas, a municipal administrator, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/25/2014: An explosive device detonated near an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) truck in barangay Nabalawag, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties or injuries. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/25/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military vehicle in Los Arcos village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. A military officer was killed and four soldiers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/02/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at a Roman Catholic church in Talon Talon village, Zamboanga city, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. At least five people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) trucks in Sitio Pogew area, Tetepan, Mountain Province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and at least five others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/16/2014: Assailants opened fire on military personnel as they were distributing gifts to children at an elementary school in Sitio Nasilaban area, Palma Gil village, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/22/2014: Gunmen stormed into a karaoke house and shot Fernando Saldon in Santa Maria village, Zamboanga del Norte province, Philippines. Saldon, a former government militia member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/03/2014: Assailants opened fire on a joint military and police patrol in Canomay village, Masbate province, Philippines. A police officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/20/2014: Assailants kidnapped Celso B. Villarin, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, in San Isidro barangay, Calasagan area, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. Villarin's body was found on January 26, 2015. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/14/2014: Assailants opened fire on Eleazar Carcallas in Tigbao town, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Carcallas, a senior police officer, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/28/2014: Assailants attacked a militia detachment in Baliki village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/03/2014: An explosive device detonated outside VOCOM Enterprises in barangay Sikatuna, Butuan city, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. No one was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/27/2014: Assailants abducted two married school administrator in Diplo village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. One official, Tessie Luna, escaped the same day. The other, Rudy Luna, was released on August 21, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/14/2014: A land mine detonated targeting military personnel in Laak town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Five soldiers were injured in the blast. This was one of two related attacks against military personnel in Laak town on July 14, 2014. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation to military operations.
01/14/2014: Assailants torched heavy equipment at a construction site in barangay Lun Padidu, Malapatan town, Sarangani province, Philippines. No one was injured in the attack, but a payloader, road grader, and roller were burned, causing $226,350 in damage. The Alex Ababa Command, a sub-group of the New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, saying the company had failed to pay revolutionary taxes.
06/01/2014: Assailants shot and killed a farmer in barangay Tuburan, Masbate province, Philippines. The assailants accused the victim of being an informant. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/10/2014: Assailants attempted to abduct four teachers in Tagbak village, Indanan town, Sulu province, Philippines. The assailants hijacked the vehicle carrying the victims and demanded that the driver go in one direction. When he went in the other direction, they shot and killed him. The teachers were unharmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/08/2014: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in the home of a college president, Dr. Samsudin Molao, in Kabacan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/14/2014: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Binalbagan municipality, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. An assailant was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/09/2014: An explosive device planted on a passenger bus detonated in Maramag town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. At least ten people were killed and 34 people were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
05/22/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Libmanan district, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. An unknown number of assailants were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/11/2014: Gunmen opened fire on a convoy of police officers in Tandu Bato village, Luuk town, Sulu province, Philippines. Three police officers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, authorities attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/24/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Tulunan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. At least one civilian was wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/30/2014: Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on the vehicle of Melchor S. Alcantara in San Antonio municipality, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. Alcantara, a village chief, was killed in the shooting. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/01/2014: A land mine detonated near an army patrol in Fatima village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Four soldiers were injured in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the attacks were retribution for the Philippine Army's abuse of civilians.
10/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on Lencio Arik in Romangaob village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Arik, a tribal leader and former barangay councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/03/2014: Assailants opened fire on Benedicto Manaul Jr. in Bagabag area, Nueva Vizcaya province, Philippines. Manaul, the former councilor of Lamut town, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army outpost in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/25/2014: Assailants opened fire on Vicente Hugo in Rosario village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Hugo, a village chief, was killed and at least one person was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/28/2014: An assailant threw a grenade in front of a bank in Centro area, Masbate City, Masbate province, Philippines. A security guard and a passerby were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on a police detachment in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/10/2014: Assailants set fire to two dump trucks owned by the Citinickel Mining Corporation in Sofronio Espanola area, Palawan province, Philippines. The trucks were damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities suspected the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
11/17/2014: Assailants opened fire on Claudio Larrazabal in Villaba town, Leyte province, Philippines. Larrazabal, the vice mayor of Villaba, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the shooting was related to the upcoming elections.
06/24/2014: Assailants opened fire on Edmund Turk Vail in Dancalan village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Vail, a former councilor, was killed and one of his companions was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/07/2014: Approximately 50 assailants attacked a police station in Paluan town, Occidental Mindoro province, Philippines. At least two people were killed and four police officers were injured in the ensuing clash; in addition, the assailants abducted Michael Pangilinan, the town's mayor, and his administrative officer, using them as human shields. They were released an hour later. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that Pangilinan was abducted because the group believed he committed abuses against low-income individuals and engaged in illicit activities as mayor.
03/13/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) base in Paraiso village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. At least two assailants were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/08/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of three coordinated and simultaneous attacks in the area on May 8, 2014. At least three assailants were killed across the attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Busac village, Albay province, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/22/2014: Assailants attacked a farm belonging to the Sola family in Kabankalan city, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. The assailants held at least 24 people hostage for 10 hours, killed a number of sheep, and set a tractor and a warehouse on fire. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that the Sola family was targeted in response to the Solas' mistreatment of their employees.
05/08/2014: Assailants shot and killed a village councilor, Ronald Cale, in Trece Martires City, Cavite province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/22/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers guarding a hospital in Sharif Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/19/2014: Approximately 20 explosive devices were discovered and defused in Mabini village, Samar province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army outpost in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/31/2014: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Tapaz town, Capiz province, Philippines. A soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/29/2014: An explosive device detonated along a road in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/16/2014: Assailants set fire to Jargon Construction Company equipment in Binay village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, equipment was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/05/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military truck in Palinta village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the shootout. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/09/2014: A remote-controlled explosive device planted in front of Shariff Aguak town hall was discovered and defused in Shariff Aguak municipality, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/30/2014: Assailants attacked a police checkpoint in Cabid-an village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. One assailant was killed and a police officer was wounded in the ensuing firefight. The assailants also took five civilians hostage. The civilians managed to escape later that same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/12/2014: Approximately 20 assailants attacked an LLL Holdings Incorporated (LLLHI) security post in Sitio Upper Balukbok municipality, Pampanga province, Philippines. One security guard was wounded in the attack and another was abducted. The whereabouts of the abducted guard are unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/15/2014: An assailant opened fire on Janry Boston at a gas station in Tacurong district, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Boston, a Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) private, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/16/2014: Assailants ambushed a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in barangay Lenneng, Abra province, Philippines. At least five soldiers were wounded in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out with the intention of disrupting the military's second phase of Oplan Bayanihan.
09/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on civilians in San Vicente village, Quezon province, Philippines. At least three people, including two Philippine Army (PA) soldiers, were killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/19/2014: An explosive device detonated near an electricity post in Kulay Bato neighborhood, Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/02/2014: A land mine detonated near Filipino soldiers in Balutakay sub-village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Four assailants were killed, while eleven soldiers and at least one assailant were injured in the blast and ensuing clash. This was one of two coordinated attacks in Manga town on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army outpost in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/02/2014: Approximately 20 assailants opened fire on Filipino military personnel in Libug area, Basilan province, Philippines. Six soldiers were killed and another soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army outpost in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/14/2014: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Laak town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured in the attack. This was one of two related attacks against military personnel in Laak town on July 14, 2014. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation to military operations.
09/19/2014: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) 36th Infantry Battalion soldiers in Carmen town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed in the ensuing assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/01/2014: An assailant opened fire on Bonifacio Rebosura outside his residence in Banonong village, Zamboanga del Norte province, Philippines. Rebosura, an education official, was injured in the shooting. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/10/2014: An explosive device detonated in Tipo-Tipo town, Basilan province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/14/2014: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in La Paz town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Six soldiers were injured in the blast; in addition, an unspecified number of assailants were injured in ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility, but a military official attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/16/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at the Golden Valley Bus Liner, Incorporated garage in Poblacion village, Compostela municipality, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, five buses were damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/21/2014: Assailants opened fire on Carlito Pentecostes Jr. at a flag raising ceremony in Gonzaga municipality, Cagayan province, Philippines. Pentecostes, the mayor of Gonzaga municipality, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the mayor was targeted for espionage and for his role in a raid on an NPA camp in Tapal village in 2010.
06/09/2014: Assailants attacked a a camp of indigenous people in Carasscal town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. No casualties were reported, but weapons and ammunition were taken from the camp. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/17/2014: Assailants abducted Memerto N. Arano, a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU)-Active Auxiliary (CAA) member, and his two sons from their residence in Grace State village, Bayugan city, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Arano's sons were released hours after the abduction; the fate of Arano is unknown. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the hostages would be released if the government halted military and police operations.
11/03/2014: Assailants opened fire on Filipino soldiers in Anislag village, Albay province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/09/2014: Assailants ambushed a retired United States Marine in Balibayon village, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. The marine was not harmed in the attack. This was one of two simultaneous attacks targeting the former marine and his property. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the marine had committed abuses but that the main goal of the attack was to steal his guns.
06/04/2014: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on Marine soldiers in Pancol village, Palawan province, Philippines. An assailant and two soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
08/01/2014: Assailants opened fire on Filipino military personnel in Dian-ay village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. An assailant was killed and two other people, an assailant and a soldier, were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/04/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol base in Ganta village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/01/2014: A roadside bomb detonated near a military convoy Salbu area, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Six people, including journalists and civilians, were wounded in the blast. This was one of two coordinated explosions on the convoy that occurred seconds apart. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/29/2014: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Lagonoy town, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. One civilian was accidentally injured in the crossfire, but the soldiers and assailants were unharmed. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Culaman village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and another soldier was wounded while an unknown number of assailants were killed and injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/18/2014: An explosive device was discovered attached to an electrical pole and defused in Colonia village, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/24/2014: Assailants fired grenade launchers at the electricity cooperative compound in Marawi city, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/29/2014: Assailants on a motorbike threw a grenade at a gas station in Isabela city, Basilan province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/27/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused near a videoke bar in Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/16/2014: Assailants attacked Rohan Dadlis in barangay Riverside, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Dadlis, a farmer and member of the National Commission on Indigenous People, was killed. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, Philippine Army officials attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on a soldier at a market in Datu Piang town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/11/2014: Assailants opened fire on Mergani Wahid in barangay Kasultan, Jolo city, Sulu province, Philippines. Wahid, a Tapul town election official, was killed and a bystander was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/08/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Datu Saudi town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of three coordinated and simultaneous attacks in the area on May 8, 2014. At least three assailants were killed across the attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army outpost in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/01/2014: A grenade detonated at a market in Trinidad town, Bohol province, Philippines. Two people were killed and 12 others were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/13/2014: Assailants attacked the Delinanas Banana plantation near Tulunan municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. An assailant was killed in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that they were targeting a military unit stationed at the plantation in retaliation to the alleged abduction of a BIFM member and his son by the military. Sources also attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army outpost in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/01/2014: A roadside bomb detonated near a military convoy in Salbu area, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Four soldiers were injured in the blast. This was one of two coordinated explosions on the convoy that occurred seconds apart. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/14/2014: An assailant threw a grenade at a police station in Tondo neighborhood, Manila city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. No one was reported injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/02/2014: Assailants abducted three people from their residence in Chinese Pier village, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources have suspected that the attack was carried out by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), though some officials doubted the group's involvement.
02/12/2014: Assailants opened fire on Armilette Aquino in Zamboanga city, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Aquino, a village council member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army outpost in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on the family of Allan Nunez Marcos in their home in Sito Buyog area, Igang municipality, Masbate province, Philippines. Marcos, a village head, and his mother were killed in the attack, and two other family members were wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/22/2014: Assailants kidnapped two construction workers in Taong village, Sulu province, Philippines. The two victims were released several hours later. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the incident to Abu Sayyaf.
12/12/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Mamasapano town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Three soldiers and six assailants were wounded in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/19/2014: Assailants set fire to the private residence of Oscar Rejuso in Boca Engano village, Masbate province, Philippines. Rejuso, a village councilor, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/08/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Datu Unsay town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Soldiers in this attack were responding to an attack on a military unit in Datu Saudi. This was one of three coordinated and simultaneous attacks in the area on May 8, 2014. At least three assailants were killed across the attacks. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/23/2014: Assailants opened fire on a member of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental province, Philippines. The individual was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/08/2014: Three explosive devices planted at a power pylon detonated in Sultan Kudarat town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the blast; however, the pylon was damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, officials attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on Edelito Beloso as he was walking in Mabini town, Batangas province, Philippines. Beloso, a village chairperson, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/14/2014: A roadside bomb detonated near a military vehicle in Tagum city, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the vehicle was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/23/2014: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Paracale town, Camarines Norte province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on Ronaldo Lopez in a parking lot outside the University of Southern Mindanao in Kabacan municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Lopez, the chief of security and a professor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/29/2014: Approximately 60 assailants set a backhoe and a dump truck on fire in Cauayan town, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, authorities attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/21/2014: Assailants opened fire on Cecilio Abuhan in Bagocboc village, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. Abuhan, a provincial councilor, was killed in the attack. Ka Allan Juanito, a New People's Army (NPA) spokesperson, claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation to Cecilio Abuhan's suspected involvement in illegal activities.
07/13/2014: Assailants opened fire on farmers in President Quirino town, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation to the alleged abduction of a farmer and his son by the military.
08/26/2014: An assailant opened fire on Orly Navarro in Dagupan city, Pangasinan province, Philippines. Navarro, the station manager of dwIZ 89.3 FM News, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/29/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine military camp in barangay San Isidro, Albay province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of nine coordinated attacks by the same group that took place in nearby areas within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/10/2014: Assailants attacked a military security patrol in Bugtong village, Barcelona municipality, Sorsogon province, Philippines. One soldier was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/18/2014: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) patrol in Sibagat town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/20/2014: A roadside bomb detonated near a military vehicle in San Jose village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Two soldiers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/15/2014: An explosive device detonated near a military vehicle in Mabini town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the vehicle was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/08/2014: Assailants opened fire on Jack Porqueza in Bangued town, Abra province, Philippines. Porqueza, a newspaper correspondent and former radio anchor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/29/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Regional Public Safety Battalion encampment in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. Two police officers were killed and two were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/14/2014: Assailants attacked military personnel in Kabasalan village, Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. At least two civilians were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/09/2014: Assailants opened fire on Army troops returning to base after attempting to arrest a murder suspect in Balit village, San Luis municipality, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. In the ensuing gunfire, seven soldiers, one militia fighter, and one police officer were injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, an army source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/14/2014: Assailants attacked a Dizon Farms banana plantation in Antequera village, Nabunturan town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the assailants stole weapons and damaged equipment and banana trees during the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a police official attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA) and stated that the group carried out the attack because it had accused the company of stealing land from local residents in Mawab.
02/23/2014: Assailants flagged down a vehicle and abducted two women in Barangay Latih, Sulu province, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/20/2014: Assailants opened fire on Herminihildo Otero Sullano in Eperanza area, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Sullano, a former village chair, was killed and his son was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/23/2014: Assailants set mining equipment on fire at a gold mining site in Monkayo municipality, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, mining equipment was damaged in the attack. This was one of two attacks carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) in Monkayo municipality on May 23, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/23/2014: Assailants stormed the Philippine Agricultural Aviation Corporation and held two guards hostage in Tubay town, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, property was damaged in the attack. The guards were released the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/29/2014: Assailants opened fire on military personnel as they were traveling in Sitio Barigyan area, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. The three soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/03/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at a group of farmers in Limamom sub-village, San Isidro village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Two farmers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/30/2014: Assailants abducted five Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) contractors in Maco town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. The contractors were released on June 2, 2014. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that they carried out the abduction because the contractors were conducting surveillance in the area.
06/22/2014: A land mine detonated and assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Dacudao village, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. In addition to one assailant, one soldier was killed and one other soldier was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/03/2014: Assailants kidnapped 39 people, including 35 gold miners and four children, from their homes in Mahayahay village, Batangas province, Philippines. The assailants intended to use the people as human shields to protect them against the pursuing military. Thirty-six of the hostages were released on May 4, 2014, and the remaining three were released on May 5, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/22/2014: Assailants attacked Marciano Padilla near San Pascual village, Northern Samar province, Philippines. Padilla, a military detachment commander, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/16/2014: An explosive device detonated at the Rizal Monument in General Santos city, South Cotabato province, Philippines. At least six civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/26/2014: An explosive device detonated at the home of Hadji Attang Mohammad Nur in Mampang village in Zamboanga city, Zamboanga City province, Philippines. This was one of two attacks on Nur's residences in Zamboanga City on this day. At least three people were wounded as a result of the blast. The Abu Sayyaf Group claimed responsibility for this attack.
09/11/2014: Approximately 20 assailants opened fire on a joint paramilitary and military team conducting peace and development operations in Dagohoy, Bohol, Philippines. A Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier, identified as Angelito Togcos, was injured in the ensuing clash; the assailants also sustained an unspecified number of casualties. No group claimed responsibility; however, a source attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/19/2014: Assailants launched mortars at a military detachment in Kabbon Takas village, Sulu province, Philippines. Six soldiers were killed and 13 others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/05/2014: An explosives-laden motorcycle was remotely detonated near the vehicle of the town mayor in Lebak municipality, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. The mayor, Dionisio Besana, and a police escort were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/10/2014: A roadside mine detonated near a military patrol in Las Navas town, Northern Samar province, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/12/2014: Assailants armed with mortars and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) attacked a village in Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Two civilians were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, a source attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/08/2014: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) official in Quezon city, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. The victim was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/23/2014: An explosive device detonated near a police vehicle, investigating an earlier incident, in Monkayo municipality, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Four people were wounded in the blast. This was one of two attacks carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) in Monkayo municipality on May 23, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/23/2014: An explosive device detonated inside a billiards hall in Mlang town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. At least three civilians were killed and 22 others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/01/2014: Assailants set heavy construction equipment on fire at Pacific Asphalt Company in Union village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack, although some equipment was destroyed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/07/2014: Assailants kidnapped a businesswoman in Lyubu village, Tawi-Tawi province, Philippines. The victim was released near the Jolo airport in Sulu province on May 28, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/29/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine military detachment in Matnog area, Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of nine coordinated attacks by the same group that took place in nearby areas within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/14/2014: Assailants launched mortars at a military patrol base in Silik village, Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. This was one of two coordinated attacks targeting military patrol bases in different villages of Pikit on the same day. Three civilians were injured across both attacks. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
03/10/2014: Four gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on a former town councilor in Bulala village, Magallanes municipality, Sorsogon province, Philippines. The former councilor, Glen Lee, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA), who claimed Lee was informing on their activities to authorities.
08/22/2014: Assailants abducted two soldiers in Buntungon village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. The outcome of the abduction is unknown. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded that the military stop its operations in exchange for the release of the two soldiers.
08/31/2014: Assailants opened fire on a district school supervisor in Pikit municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. The school supervisor and her husband were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/14/2014: Approximately 30 assailants attacked a military detachment in Lampagang village, Tulunan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported military casualties and an unstated number of attackers were injured. No group claimed responsibility; however, police officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/19/2014: Assailants opened fire on Saipal Alawi in Marawi city, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. Alawi, a prosecutor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/18/2014: Assailants opened fire on Emilio Oplida in Calmayon village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. Oplida, a farmer accused of being an informant for security forces, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however sources suspect that the New People's Army (NPA) was behind the attack.
05/02/2014: Assailants attacked a security patrol in Amontay village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. No soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/00/2014: Sometime between May 1, 2014 and May 24, 2014, assailants set fire to a construction crane belonging to a company working for the electricity cooperative in Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. No one was injured; however, the crane was damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/09/2014: Assailants stormed the house of a retired United States Marine in Balibayon village, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. No one was injured in the attack, but property was stolen. This was one of two simultaneous attacks targeting the former marine and his property. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the marine had committed abuses but that the main goal of the attack was to steal his guns.
07/02/2014: A grenade detonated on a bridge in Cotabato city, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No one was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Rody Cruz in Sampaloc neighborhood, Manila city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. Cruz, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/03/2014: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused near Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/02/2014: Assailants set fire to two pieces of construction equipment in Baylo village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. The equipment belonged to the LC Ting Construction company. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2014: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel in Buhanginan village, Sulu province, Philippines. At least 27 people, including one soldier and 26 assailants, were killed and 43 others, including 19 soldiers and 24 assailants, were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/23/2014: Assailants intercepted a police vehicle carrying the relatives of the assailants, who had been arrested the previous day, in Balindong municipality, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, a number of detainees were freed and several weapons were stolen in the attack. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2014: At least 10 assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Masi village, Rizal town, Cagayan province, Philippines. One assailant was killed in the ensuing clash; there were no reported casualties amongst the government forces. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/16/2014: Two explosive devices detonated near a police vehicle in Bagumbayan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Three police officers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/20/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Special Action Force (SAF) 1st Battalion detachment in Zapanta village, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. At least one police officer was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/05/2014: Assailants opened fire on Mario Duerme in Santiago city, Isabela province, Philippines. Duerme, the municipal accountant of Jones town, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/31/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army (PA) Provincial Public Safety Company and Cabuyoan Patrol Base in Mabini town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No casualties or damages were reported. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspect that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
06/23/2014: Assailants abducted a local village chief and three of his family members in Valentina village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. The family was released several hours later. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/26/2014: Assailants opened fire on civilians in Salbu village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Three civilians were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities suspected the involvement of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/06/2014: An assailant fired a grenade at the residence of Mantol Mamulindas in Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Mustapha, a village chief, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was involved.
12/26/2014: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device planted along a road in Marihatag town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/15/2014: Assailants opened fire on Justiniano Belleza in Calbayog city, Samar province, Philippines. Belleza, a village chief, was killed and two of his companions were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/13/2014: Assailants opened fire at a military checkpoint in Bangkal village, Patikul municipality, Sulu province, Philippines. Five assailants were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/14/2014: Assailants attacked an International Builders Corporation (IBC) construction site in Tao-angan area, Gil Montilla village, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although the assailants set fire to three pieces of heavy construction equipment, causing approximately $557,724.25 worth of damage. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and a military official asserted that the group carried out the attack in order to pressure the IBC into paying "rebel taxes."
08/22/2014: Assailants opened fire on a feeding program located at a school, where soldiers and civilians were present, in Osang village, Northern Samar province, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties among the assailants in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/19/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Mananao village, Occidental Mindoro province, Philippines. An unknown number of assailants were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/29/2014: Assailants attacked civilians and buildings in Gubat town, Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of nine coordinated attacks by the same group that took place in nearby areas within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/18/2014: Assailants abducted Edgardo Reambonanza in Malamudao area, Maco municipality, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Reambonanza, a local chairperson, was released on May 27, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/06/2014: Assailants attacked Arnold Pornode in a vehicle in Talipan village, Quezon province, Philippines. Pornode, a government employee, was injured in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/30/2014: Assailants ambushed two military members in Landang Laum village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. One person was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/22/2014: A land mine detonated near a military unit in Talaingod municipality, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/12/2014: Assailants fired grenades at the residence of Zahara Upam Ampatuan in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Ampatuan, a former mayor, was not harmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/03/2014: Assailants stormed the Toreja Construction Company and burned equipment in Nasugbu town, Batangas province, Philippines. No one was injured; however, the attack resulted in approximately $572,738.00 dollars (P25 million) of damage. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/17/2014: Assailants attempted to detonate an explosive device at a joint Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Army (PA) checkpoint in Carmen town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. After the explosives failed to detonate, authorities opened fire, killing at least one assailant. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/13/2014: Assailants opened fire on a security patrol in barangay Patalunan, Ragay district, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. One soldier was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident, but sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/17/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at the private residence of Joseph Christopher Panotes in Greater Lagro neighborhood, Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Panotes, a local government councilor, was not harmed as the grenade failed to detonate. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/01/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at a military truck in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/11/2014: Around 40 assailants attacked an army patrol in Casoon area, Monkayo village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. The assailants first detonated a landmine and then opened fire on the army. A corporal and three assailants were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Guerilla Front 3, a sub-group of the New People's Army (NPA).
08/30/2014: Assailants attacked a Pineapple Country Homes security post in San Miguel village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/12/2014: Assailants opened fire on a police party in Tagusao village, Quezon town, Palawan province, Philippines. One police officer was killed and one was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/19/2014: Assailants opened fire on two employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Cotabato city, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The two employees were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/14/2014: Approximately 20 assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Sitio Tungcan area, Kinangan village, Malita town, Davao Occidental province, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash; the targeted military personnel did not sustain any casualties. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/15/2014: Assailants abducted Riquery Neo from his motorcycle in Cawayan village, Ragay town, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. Neo, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier, was released unharmed the following day, on October 16, 2014. No group claimed responsibility; however, a military officials suspect that the New People's Army (NPA) was behind the attack.
07/12/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Quezon city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. Two soldiers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/10/2014: At least 30 assailants set fire to Hanjin Company construction equipment in Vigan village, General MacArthur town, Eastern Samar province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but several pieces of equipment were destroyed. No group claimed responsibility; however, a military official attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/10/2014: A gunman opened fire on the motorcycle driven by Edwin Inocencio in barangay Longos, Malolos city, Bulacan province, Philippines. Inocencio, a government employee and potential future Congressional candidate, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/13/2014: Assailants opened fire on a government unit outpost in Barobo town Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, a backhoe was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/10/2014: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire against Filipino military forces in Kapatagan village, Digos City, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Six soldiers and two assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/29/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine military detachment in barangay Casay, Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of nine coordinated attacks by the same group that took place in nearby areas within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of George Cho Perrett in Bugo village, Sarangani province, Philippines. Perrett, the Maitum town mayor, was killed and his maid was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/20/2014: Assailants opened fire on a police station in President Roxas municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Three assailants were killed and two other people, including a police officer and an assailant, were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/11/2014: Assailants ambushed a convoy carrying Vicente Belmonte in Laguindingan township, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. Three people were killed and six people, including Belmonte, a member of Congress, were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Latih village, Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two attacks on military detachments in Patikul town on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, Filipino authorities attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/22/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Protestant pastor in Nasibac village, Zamboanga del Norte province, Philippines. The pastor and his father were killed and four other people were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/01/2014: Assailants attacked Filipino military personnel in Nabundas village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Three assailants were killed and two soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/14/2014: A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire on village chief, Danilo Manalang, in barangay Santa Rosario, Macabebe municipality, Pampanga province, Philippines. Manalang was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on an a village head and civilians in Sitio Latay area, Marfil village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. At least four people were killed and six others were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/01/2014: Assailants ambushed soldiers near Cervantes town, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that it was retribution for the Philippine Army's abuse of civilians.
12/22/2014: Assailants opened fire on Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers who were responding to a call about people planting an explosive device in Rizal village, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/01/2014: An assailant threw a grenade at a car display center in Iloilo city, Iloilo province, Philippines. Although there were no reported casualties, a vehicle was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/05/2014: An assailant threw a grenade at security personnel who were attempting to defuse an explosive device in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although a police vehicle was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/27/2014: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) patrol in Datagan village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/20/2014: Assailants threw a grenade in front of a police precinct building in Tondo neighborhood, Manila city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. Three people were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/08/2014: Assailants attacked the mayor's home in Carmen town, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. Three people were tied up and several items were reported stolen. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/29/2014: An explosive device detonated on the national highway in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/25/2014: Assailants opened fire on Agustin "Jojo" Abiquebel in the Sandawa Homes area, Kidapawan city, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Abiquebal, an employee of the Environment and Natural Resources Office, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/16/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at a warehouse in Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the warehouse was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was involved in the attack.
01/26/2014: Assailants opened fire on Mercedita Heyrana in Margosatubig municipality, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Heyrana, a village treasurer, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/11/2014: Assailants attacked a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) outpost in Sibagat municipality, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Seven people, including one soldier and six assailants, were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/10/2014: Approximately 20 assailants attacked a military detachment in Baliki village, Midsayap town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as the military personnel successfully repulsed the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that it carried out the attack in response to the Filipino government's submission of a proposal that would create a new Bangsamoro autonomous region.
03/03/2014: Assailants opened fire on Alejandro Bonifacio in Caloocan city, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Bonifacio, a barangay chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/03/2014: Assailants threw a hand grenade into a market in Midsayap town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. At least one person was killed and seven others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was involved.
08/18/2014: An explosive device, targeting construction equipment, detonated in Guintas village, Capiz province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, construction equipment was damaged in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/04/2014: A roadside bomb detonated near military and media vehicles in Tuka village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/17/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused at the Colonia Elementary School in Colonia village, Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a Filipino official asserted that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was behind the attempted attack in order to distract government forces.
11/22/2014: Assailants threw a grenade that landed near the private residence of Eugene Jumawan in Buenavista village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Jumawan, the village chair, was not harmed; however, at least two people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Dungguan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/13/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Senator Ninoy Aquino town, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Four assailants were killed and one soldier was injured in the ensuing firefight. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/24/2014: Assailants abducted a former New People's Army (NPA) member and his spouse from Callawa village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. The former NPA member, Arnel Genita Recta, was killed and his body was discovered on October 28, 2014. The whereabouts of the other abductee are unknown. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that Recta was targeted for collaboration with the military in its counter-insurgency activities.
02/05/2014: An explosive device detonated outside of a store in Kabacan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Two people, including a security guard, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, officials attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/27/2014: An explosive device was discovered planted at a construction site and defused in Parangbasak village, Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/17/2014: Assailants set fire to heavy equipment belonging to ICR Construction in Ariendo village, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties but two payloaders were damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/15/2014: Assailants opened fire on a police outpost in Tagcatong village, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/16/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Daraga town, Albay province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/22/2014: Assailants abducted two Chinese civilians, Dina Lim Iraham and Yahong Lim Tan, at a karaoke bar in Isabela city, Basilan province, Philippines. One hostafe was released in 2015 and the second hostage was released on May 3, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/09/2014: Assailants shot and killed council member Rogelio Escano in Caloocan City, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/19/2014: Assailants opened fire near Ororama Mega Farm in Sil-ipon village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/08/2014: Assailants set fire to heavy equipment and rubber trees in Sitio Maitum area, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Although no one was injured, a farm tractor, bulldozer, and backhoe were damaged and rubber trees were destroyed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a police official attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/05/2014: An explosive device detonated near a vehicle transporting military personnel in Monbon village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/19/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least three assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attribute the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/10/2014: Assailants opened fire on jail personnel in Lianga town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. A jail warden was killed and an officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/14/2014: Assailants shot Salvador Jamoral Jr. in Dipolog city, Zamboanga del Norte province, Philippines. Jamoral, a village councilor for barangay Miputak, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/29/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine military detachment in barangay San Isidro, Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of nine coordinated attacks by the same group that took place in nearby areas within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/20/2014: Assailants threw an explosive device at a truck near the Patron gas station in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least two civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspect that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was behind the attack. A spokesperson for the group denied any involvement in the explosion.
12/11/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Zone 1, Baya village, Ragay town, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/16/2014: Assailants abducted two Jolo Mainland Water District employees outside their home in Jolo city, Sulu province, Philippines. One of the victims, Marie Claire Salinas, was released on March 22, 2014 and the other victim, Bonifacio Salinas, was released on April 19, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/29/2014: An explosive device was found and defused in Labuo village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/24/2014: Assailants opened fire on Jose Gerry Uy in Santo Domingo neighborhood, Binan City, Laguna province, Philippines. Uy, a senior police inspector, was killed and his daughter was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/19/2014: Assailants kidnapped a cosmetics dealer from Mercedes village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. The abductee was released on June 24, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/06/2014: Assailants opened fire on three loan collectors in San Roque village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. The loan collectors were all Indian nationals. One loan collector was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/16/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in barangay Bolao, Basey municipality, Samar province, Philippines. At least one attacker was wounded in the ensuing gunfire. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/10/2014: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle carrying government workers, including one who was a witness in a massacre case, in Macasampen village, Guindulungan municipality, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The witness and two other government workers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/13/2014: Assailants stormed the residence of James Joyce in Culaman village, Jose Abad Santos municipality, Davao Occidental province, Philippines. Joyce, the Jose Abad Santos town mayor, was unharmed; however, the assailants stole 16 shotguns in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that it targeted James Joyce Jr. as punishment for his actions against the NPA's activities. Additionally, the group stated that the mayor's personal army was being used to attack civilians.
10/13/2014: Snipers opened fire on a military patrol in Batac village, Magpet town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/13/2014: Assailants ambushed soldiers in Masara village, Maco town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties in the attack. Daniel Ibarra, a spokesperson for the New People's Army (NPA), claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the ambush was related to attacks on April 7 and 10, 2014, which targeted mining companies accused of destroying the environment.
05/02/2014: An assailant threw a grenade at Costar RTW department store in Kabacan municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No one was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, authorities arrested an individual, Abdulgani Hapid, in connection with the incident.
05/03/2014: Assailants abducted Rogelio Rosales from Kapalong town, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. Roselas, an army corporal, was released on May 19, 2014. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the abduction, stating that the victim was targeted because he had aided illegal loggers.
10/06/2014: Eight assailants set fire to a Stanfilco plantation boom truck in Rang-ay village, South Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the truck was damaged and the personal belongings of the drivers were stolen in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities had not confirmed the claim.
10/14/2014: Assailants attacked a military headquarters in Salbu village, Datu Saudi Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks against military targets in Salbu on the same day. Two assailants were killed and a civilian and an unknown number of assailants were injured across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the incidents to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army outpost in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/14/2014: Assailants attempted to fire grenades at a Philippine Army (PA) outpost in Datu Unsay town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The grenades malfunctioned, and no one was injured in the attack. Abu Misry Mama, a Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) spokesperson, claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for military operations the previous two weeks.
06/04/2014: Assailants abducted two construction workers in Indanan town, Sulu province, Philippines. Joselito Gonzales was killed and Remegio Lingayan was injured during an attempted rescue on June 19, 2014; Lingayan was released on July 27, 2014 after a ransom was paid to the assailants. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/09/2014: Assailants attacked a construction site in Tamisan village, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. Although no one was injured, several pieces of equipment and other facilities were damaged in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police officials attributed the attack to the Front Committee 18 of the New People's Army (NPA).
10/13/2014: Assailants opened fire on Eulogio Benitez in Colon village, Sarangani province, Philippines. Benitez, a former vice mayor and current municipal councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/03/2014: Assailants adbucted four civilians from their vehicle in Alat village, Sulu province, Philippines. The victims were released on March 12, 2014 in Latih village, Sulu province. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the kidnapping to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/07/2014: Gunmen opened fire on a village chief in Buug town, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. The chief, Wiliro Elisan, was killed, while his companion Juanito Encallado, the village treasurer, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/12/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Ganta village, Shariff Saydona Mustapha town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Four assailants were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/22/2014: An assailant threw a hand grenade, which failed to detonate, near a university in Malate district, Manila city, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. The grenade was safely defused by authorities. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/19/2014: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on Alfred Yuson in Batuan district, Masbate province, Philippines. Yuson, the administrative officer of Batuan district, was unharmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/18/2014: Assailants opened fire on civilians who were witnesses in a criminal trial in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least one witness was killed and the other was wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/14/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Teresa village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Four soldiers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/06/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at a police station in Tondo neighborhood, Manila city, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. One police officer was wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/11/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Marantao town, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. Two people, a soldier and an assailant, were killed and four others, two soldiers and two assailants, were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
10/14/2014: Assailants attacked an unspecified number of military detachments in Salbu village, Datu Saudi Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks against military targets in Salbu on the same day. Two assailants were killed and a civilian and an unknown number of assailants were injured across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the incidents to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/14/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in San Pascual municipality, Northern Samar province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/29/2014: An explosive device detonated inside the Princess Massage Parlor and KTV bar in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police officials attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/03/2014: Three gunmen opened fire on the vehicle of Irene Wamilda in Carmen village, Cebu province, Philippines. Wamilda, a council member, was killed and a barangay captain was injured in the shooting. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/16/2014: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Sibukawan village, Tubungan town, Iloilo province, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/11/2014: Assailants abducted Li Pei Zhei, a Chinese national, from his business in Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Zhei was released on November 5, 2014 after an unspecified ransom was paid. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the kidnapping to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/31/2014: An explosive device detonated in a market in Mlang town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Two people were killed and 32 others were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/31/2014: An explosive device detonated outside the residence of Ferdinand Agduma in Lambayong municipality, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Agduma, a village chair, was unharmed; however, the house was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/15/2014: Assailants set construction equipment on fire at a quarry in Topland village, Koronadal City, South Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, construction equipment was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/21/2014: Assailants opened fire on a group of soldiers and government officials conducting development projects in Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/26/2014: An explosive device detonated at the home of Hadji Attang Mohammad Nur in Tictabon, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. This was one of two attacks on Nur's residences in Zamboanga City on this day. No casualties were reported for this incident. The Abu Sayyaf Group claimed responsibility for this attack.
05/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on Nemalao Barcia in Porac town, Pampanga province, Philippines. Nemalao, a barangay councilor and union leader of the Aguman Maglalautang Capampangan (AMC), was killed, while his wife was wounded in the gunfire. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/16/2014: An explosive device, planted in the vehicle of Ismael Abdullah, detonated in Cotabato city, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Abdullah, a university professor, was unharmed; however, five people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was involved in the attack.
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army outpost in Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of 10 related attacks on army and police personnel in Sorsogon on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however military officials attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on Nino Cutin in Magugpo West village, Tagum city, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. Cutin, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/27/2014: Assailants launched a grenade at a military vehicle in Maragang village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Four soldiers were wounded and there were an unknown number of casualties among the assailants in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/16/2014: Assailants set fire to eight Jam Liner Inc. buses in Lemery town, Batangas province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for this attack.
07/17/2014: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Himamaylan city, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and one other was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/25/2014: Assailants abducted two German nationals, Stefan Viktor Okonek and Herike Diesen, near Bataraza municipality, Palawan province, Philippines. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded that Germany retract its support for United States (US) airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), in addition to making a ransom demand. Both hostages were released on October 17, 2014.
08/16/2014: An assailant opened fire on Merjun Disapor, a soldier, at a gym in Pitogo town, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. The soldier and a civilian were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/03/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military outpost in Libayoy village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a police official attributed the attack to the Front Committee Kara of the New People's Army (NPA).
11/12/2014: A landmine detonated near a military patrol in Bagumbayan village, Magpet town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured by the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/02/2014: Assailants threw grenades at the residential compound of Yasser Ampatuan in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Ampatuan, a former Maguindanao Board Member, was unharmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/14/2014: Assailants ambushed Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPAT) and Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel in Lungkiaban village, Sulu province, Philippines. At least two people, including an assailant, were killed and eight other people were wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/18/2014: Assailants opened fire on Christian civilians near Balique village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, authorities attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member in Butuan city, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. The CAFGU member and two people from his family were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/17/2014: Assailants set fire to the Animal Sciences building at the University of Southern Mindanao in Kabacan village, North Cotabato, Philippines. No injuries were reported, but the building was damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/13/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Datu Saudi town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Two soldiers were wounded in the attack. Abu Misry Mama, a Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) spokesperson, claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for military operations the previous two weeks.
05/09/2014: Gunmen opened fire on Filipino soldiers in barangay Sapakan, Rajah Buayan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reports of casualties in the attack; however, one assailant was captured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers outside of a church in Datu Piang city, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/22/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Malagutay village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/14/2014: At least 25 assailants attacked military personnel in Sitio Landing, Camandag village, Asipulo town, Ifugao province, Philippines. Two soldiers and four assailants were killed and three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA)'s Nona Del Rosario Command.
10/10/2014: An explosive device detonated outside of Ondoy's Grocery Store in Libungan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Although no one was injured, two vehicles were damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, a source attributed the incident to Al-Khobar.
12/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military vehicle in Morera village, Albay province, Philippines. One civilian was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/21/2014: Assailants opened fire on Wilnon Mollejon in Curvada village, Masbate province, Philippines. Mollejon, an alleged informant, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/03/2014: Assailants attacked a Delinana facility in Tulunan area, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the attack on the banana plantation. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/21/2014: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on a military vehicle near Tipo-Tipo town, Basilan province, Philippines. At least six soldiers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/15/2014: An explosive device detonated at the compound of Soler Isnain Undug in San Rafael village, Isabela city, Basilan province, Philippines. Undug, the district engineer for Basilan, was not harmed in the blast, but a vehicle and a cottage were damaged. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/20/2014: Approximately 30 assailants set fire to heavy equipment belonging to Limbo Construction Company at a quarry in Nabago village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties but two loaders and a dump truck were damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/24/2014: Assailants opened fire on Rodolfo Felicio in San Juan neighborhood, Taytay city, Rizal province, Philippines. Felicio, a lawyer, was killed while at least two other people were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/11/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at the house of a former Bureau of Customs official in Bulacao village, Talisay city, Cebu province, Philippines. The grenade failed to detonate, and no one was injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/07/2014: Two explosive devices detonated and then assailants opened fire on military personnel in Balite village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/22/2014: Assailants set fire to a civilian vehicle in Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/06/2014: Assailants attacked a military patrol base in Tagkawayan town, Quezon province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/01/2014: Security forces intercepted an explosives-laden vehicle at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay city, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. The explosives-laden vehicle was safely defused. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/23/2014: Assailants opened fire on Jovito Velasco in Mansalanao village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Velasco, a former member of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/12/2014: Assailants opened fire on a community shed in Monkayo village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. One child was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/26/2014: Approximately 30 assailants stormed the private residence of Leon Elorde Viajar in San Vicente neighborhood, Butuan city, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. Viajar, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) officer, was not harmed, as there were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/12/2014: An explosive device detonated near a partially constructed gymnasium as police officers responded to a previous explosion in Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No one was injured by the blast. The police also found and defused another explosive device in the area. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the area; a second explosive device detonated earlier along the highway to lure police officers to the scene. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspect that Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was behind the incident.
04/04/2014: Two roadside bombs detonated as a relief convoy comprised of army and police vehicles, a Department of Social Welfare and Development van, and an ABS-CBN news vehicle passed by in Talaingod town, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. No one was injured by the blasts. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/28/2014: Assailants attacked a military headquarters in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Three assailants were killed and three soldiers were injured in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/21/2014: At least seven assailants opened fire on two soldiers in Barangay Alegria, Sarangani province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident, but sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/24/2014: Assailants detonated an explosive device on a Philippine Army (PA) vehicle in Makilala town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. At least eight soldiers were wounded as a result of the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/11/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers escorting government employees and civilians after planting trees in Parang village, Sulu province, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and five were wounded by the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/09/2014: Assailants attacked a military security patrol in Guihulngan city, Negros Oriental province, Philippines. One assailant was killed and one soldier was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/17/2014: Assailants abducted four Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) employees in Upper Sinumaan area, Sulu province, Philippines. One of the hostages was released on July 18, 2014, two hostages were released on July 19, 2014, and the remaining hostage was released on July 22, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/21/2014: Assailants opened fire on Amadeo Punio in Tunhak area, Laguna province, Philippines. Three people, including Punio, the former vice mayor of Famy town, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/08/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military procession in Senator Ninoy Aquino town, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. In the ensuing gunfight, one assailant was killed and one soldier was injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2014: Assailants opened fire on Noel Romagos in Santa Fe village, Bohol province, Philippines. Romagos, the police chief of Danao town, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/22/2014: Assailants opened fire on Arnel Estrellado in Tugos village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. Estrellado, a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out due to the victim's misuse of his position with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
03/24/2014: Assailants opened fire on Prospero Abaton in Hilario area, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. Abaton, a village councilor, was killed and one person was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/16/2014: Assailants stormed the residence of John Roby Otero in Santa Josefa town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Otero, a local mayor, was unharmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/05/2014: Assailants shot and injured a Philippine National Police (PNP) officer in Bagahanglad village, Masbate province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/26/2014: A grenade detonated in Marang-Marang village in Isabela city, Basilan province, Philippines. The grenade had been in a sack of sand, and it exploded while the sand was being piled up by workers. At least three people were wounded as a result of the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/27/2014: Assailants set a bulldozer, owned by a local contractor, on fire in Sofronio Espanola municipality, Palawan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the bulldozer was damaged in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out because the contractor refused to pay an extortion demand.
03/10/2014: Approximately 50 assailants attacked the local police station in Matanao town, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. At least three officers were killed and two others were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of three related incidents that occurred in Matanao on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the police officers were involved in the illegal drug trade.
09/28/2014: An explosive device placed in a pressure cooker and hidden inside a piece of luggage was discovered and defused on Rojas Avenue in Isabela City, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/13/2014: Assailants abducted Terso Manambay and Ballota Tamalon in San Juan village, Sarangani province, Philippines. Manambay and Tamalon, village officials, were released less than 24 hours later. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/29/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused near a highway in Datu Piang municipality, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, security sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was involved.
02/10/2014: Gunmen shot and killed Rosauro Yosuya, a village chief, in barangay Potohan, Bohol town, Bohol province, Philippines. His driver was also wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/29/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine police forces in barangay San Antonio, Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of nine coordinated attacks by the same group that took place in nearby areas within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/10/2014: Assailants attacked Apex Mining Company in Maco municipality, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties or injuries; however, the assailants torched at least 21 pieces of mining equipment and a number of vehicles. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibly for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation to the company's destructive policies.
08/28/2014: Assailants abducted a health worker in Libug Kabaw village, Sulu province, Philippines. The worker was released on September 9, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/02/2014: Assailants abducted two Filipino soldiers from a banana plantation in New Corella town, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. The hostages were released on December 21, 2014. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the victims were released when the NPA court determined that they had committed no crimes against the group.
09/17/2014: An assailant threw a grenade inside the residence of a civilian in Arakan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials suspect that the New People's Army (NPA) was behind the attack.
11/16/2014: Assailants abducted two police officers in San Pedro barangay, Alegria town, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. The kidnapped police officers were released on February 26, 2015. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/09/2014: Assailants attacked the residential compound of a village chief and the privates residence of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) officers in Dumarao town, Capiz province, Philippines. Several weapons were seized in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/10/2014: Assailants attacked a police station in Alegria municipality, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. Three assailants were killed, two police officers were wounded, and four police officers were abducted in the attack. The four police officers were released on July 29, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/15/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Catena Security, Incorporated service vehicle in Danlag village, South Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/22/2014: Assailants attacked a banana plantation in Pantukan municipality, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the plantation was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/27/2014: Assailants opened fire on a convoy of banana plantation executives in Datu Abdullah Sangki town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. A security officer was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/31/2014: Five assailants abducted Benita Enriquez Latonio, the principal of Manggal Elementary School, from Sitio Mompol area, Libug village, Sumisip town, Basilan province, Philippines. The assailants demanded $68,728.62 in ransom. Latonio was released on April 3, 2014; it is unclear if the ransom was paid. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/29/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine military detachment in barangay Maopi, Albay province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of nine coordinated attacks by the same group that took place in nearby areas within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/04/2014: Assailants detonated an explosive device and stormed a Globe Telecoms facility in Ballestros town, Cagayan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the facility was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/23/2014: Assailants attacked Bagumbayan village, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Three people, including two assailants, were killed and two civilians were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/01/2014: Assailants opened fire on Opek Manungkarang in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Manungkarang, a provincial engineer's office employee, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/12/2014: Assailants abducted a police officer from his motorcycle in Bunsayan village, Malimono town, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. The victim was released on February 26, 2015. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/04/2014: Assailants constructed a roadblock and abducted a soldier, Sergeant Jeric Curay, in Andap village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Curay was released on April 23, 2014. The New People's Army (NPA)'s Front Committee 34 claimed responsibility for the incident stating that the abduction was in retaliation for the security forces' protection of logging companies involved in deforestation in the Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, and Agusan del Sur provinces.
06/14/2014: Assailants opened fire on a security patrol in Sitio Taysan area, Midatag village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. One soldier was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/07/2014: An explosive device detonated at a transmission tower in Datu Paglas town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, officials attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/24/2014: Four explosive devices were discovered and defused in Makilala town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/08/2014: Assailants harassed civilian volunteer organization (CVO) members in Lumupog village, Midsayap municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. CVO members retaliated, leading to a gun battle. Two attackers were killed and two CVO members were injured in the fight. No group claimed responsibility; however, a source attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
12/23/2014: Security forces found an explosive device and a rocket-propelled grenade in Don Panaca area, Magpet, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/13/2014: A roadside bomb detonated targeting a Filipino military convoy in Sambulawan village, Datu Salibo town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Four civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, a military official attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/02/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused at a steel tower owned by the National Grid Corporation in Datu Paglas municipality, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/18/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army (PA) base and a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) monitoring office in Sapakan village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least four assailants were killed and one soldier was injured in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/07/2014: Assailants attacked a Jargon Construction and Supply machinery depot in Muaan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. The assailants set fire to three pieces of construction equipment and abducted a community watchperson during the assault; the outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/02/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused along the national highway in Macasampen village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on Filipino military personnel in Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/12/2014: Two explosive devices detonated near a military convoy that included a brigade commander in Awang village, Dat Udin Sinsuat town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. After the blasts, assailants opened fire on the soldiers. Two soldiers were killed and four were injured in the blast. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/26/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at an outpost in Mauway village, Mandaluyong city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. Two Bantay Bayan Foundation village watchmen were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/05/2014: Assailants kidnapped an elementary school teacher from Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. The teacher was freed by the assailants 16 hours later on March 6, 2014 following negotiations. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was involved.
06/08/2014: A group of armed assailants detonated an explosive device at a Lopez Sugar Corporation facility in Escalante city, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. The facility suffered substantial damages in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/14/2014: Assailants attacked Patricio Alim in sitio Iraya, Masbate province, Philippines. Alim, a farmer, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/09/2014: An explosive device detonated near a karaoke bar and massage parlor in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the blast. This was one of two coordinated incidents in Zamboanga City on this day; the second attack targeted responding police officers. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/28/2014: Assailants armed with assault rifles and grenade launchers attacked a Filipino Marine post in Bungkaung village, Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. Three civilians were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two attacks on military detachments in Patikul town on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, Filipino authorities attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/21/2014: Assailants opened fire on Andrew Dayata in Dangcalan town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Dayata, an Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) operative, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspect that the New People's Army (NPA) was behind the attack.
03/02/2014: A land mine detonated near an ambulance convoy responding to a previous attack in Bansalan town, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Five civilians were injured in blast. This was one of two coordinated attacks in Manga town on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
11/18/2014: An assailant attacked an Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) vehicle in Datu Piang town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least three soldiers were killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/16/2014: An explosive device detonated near Kabacan Pilot Elementary School in Poblacion village, Kabacan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. A civilian, identified as Monique Mantawil, was killed and at least 15 other civilians were injured in the blast; in addition, two other explosive devices were discovered in the immediate area following the attack. No group claimed responsibility, but sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM). By contrast, the BIFM denied responsibility in the bombing.
12/01/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Banga town, South Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a police official suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was involved.
09/29/2014: Assailants attacked an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Civil-Military Operation Detachment in Rizal village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of nine coordinated attacks by the same group that took place in nearby areas within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility; however sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/07/2014: Assailants attacked a barangay councilor in Caloocan city, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. The councilor, Conrado Cruz, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for he incident.
08/30/2014: Assailants abducted Hadji Aldam in Tumahubong area, Basilan province, Philippines. Aldam, a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) member, was beheaded the same day. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/06/2014: Assailants attacked Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) members in Amas village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Three BPAT members were killed and two police officers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a police official attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and stated that it was carried out in retaliation for the beheading of Kenti Matalam-Diagao, a Muslim farmer, on June 1, 2014.
05/19/2014: A land mine detonated in Paquibato district, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/07/2014: Assailants attacked Matata village in Ungkaya Pukan municipality, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, authorities attributed the attack to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/12/2014: A mortar landed near the private residence of a civilian and detonated in Buayan village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least one person was injured and three houses were damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on the convoy of Mario Okinlay in Bontongon village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Okinlay, the mayor of Impasug-ong town, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that Okinlay was targeted because he had made laws that were biased against local farmers and had helped the military fight the NPA since 2006.
11/22/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army (PA) 93rd Division Reconnaissance Company temporary base with grenades and firearms in San Jacinto town, Masbate province, Philippines. At least three civilians were injured in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/23/2014: Assailants attacked a rubber plantation in San Antonio village, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, equipment was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military vehicle in Dilong village, Abra province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and six others were injured in the attack. It is unknown if the assailants suffered any casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/24/2014: Assailants opened fire on Floilan Tolentino in Santiago city, Isabela province, Philippines. Tolentino, a former village chair, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/05/2014: An explosive device detonated near an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vehicle in Maitumaig area, Maguindanao province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and three others were wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/15/2014: An explosive device detonated near an army post in Banayal village, Tulunan district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties from the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of either the New People's Army (NPA) or the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/20/2014: A roadside bomb was discovered and defused near an army base in Lower Salbu area, Datu Saudi Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/10/2014: Assailants opened fire in the home of an ex-militia member in Sipocot town, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. The ex-member, Pedro Enriquez, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/07/2014: An assailant threw a grenade at a military detachment in Elian town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. One child was wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/01/2014: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Roderick Medrano in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Medrano, a chief inspector for the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/28/2014: Assailants abducted a habal-habal driver, Ceazar Delos Reyes, in barangay Maalo, Juban municipality, Sorsogon province, Philippines. The assailants led the man to a mountainous area where they shot and wounded him as he escaped from their custody. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA), stating that the group targeted Reyes for being a police informer.
05/30/2014: Assailants attempted to abduct Romy Estrella at a lodge in Baliuag town, Bulacan province, Philippines. Estrella, a former mayor, was unharmed; however, Joselito Hizon, Estrella's aide was abducted in the attack. The outcome of the abduction is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/05/2014: Assailants attacked a group of soldiers transporting the body of a deceased New People's Army (NPA) member in Guinguinabang village, Abra province, Philippines. Four people, including a civilian, a soldier, and two assailants, were killed, while three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/20/2014: Assailants opened fire on a temporary military patrol base in Damabalas village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/14/2014: Assailants opened fire on Sergeant Hanapia Marhus in Ocapan village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Marhus, a soldier, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/27/2014: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Jomer Cadino in Tigbao town, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Cadino, a village chairperson, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/14/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol clearing a road in barangay Lamfugon, Lake Sebu municipality, South Cotabato province, Philippines. One soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident, but sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/21/2014: Two explosive devices were discovered and safely defused near a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Greenhill area, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/01/2014: Assailants opened fire on Joel Guarina while he was traveling with his family in Panan-awan village, Masbate province, Philippines. Guarina, a pastor and leader for the Pilipinista Alpha and Omega Vigilantis Fighter, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA). Police believed that the NPA targeted Guarina because of his suspected involvement in anti-NPA military operations.
07/21/2014: Assailants attacked an army outpost in Ganta village, Sharif Saydona Mustapha town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks against army outposts in neighboring municipalities on the same day. At least 18 people, including a soldier and 17 assailants, were killed and three people, including civilians, were injured across the both attacks. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents, stating that the attacks were in retaliation for the military's alleged abduction of a Muslim father and his son on July 3, 2014.
03/28/2014: Gunmen in a truck opened fire on Tiongan Namla in Dulangan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Namla, a police chief, was killed in the shooting. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/30/2014: An army detachment successfully defused a landmine after road workers discovered it in Pantukan municipality, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities suspect that the device was planted by the New People's Army (NPA).
07/21/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Catico village, President Quirino town, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/04/2014: Assailants opened fire on military personnel as they were attempting to clear a landing zone for a rescue helicopter in Lagonglong town, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and another was injured in the attack. This was one of two related attacks against military personnel in the same area on the same day; this second incident occurred as military personnel were attempting to evacuate the wounded in the first attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/12/2014: Assailants threw a grenade and a pipe bomb at the parked vehicle of Benito Bonete in Molo district, Iloilo city, Iloilo province, Philippines. Bonete, a village captain and former police officer, was not injured in the blast; however, his car and front gate were damaged. The assailant who threw the grenade was injured by the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to a suspect named Rey Julius de los Reyes.
03/27/2014: Assailants stormed the residence of Reynaldo Edrada in Hacienda San Antonio area, Ilagan city, Isabela province, Philippines. Edrada, a former village chair, was unharmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/23/2014: Assailants opened fire on the husband of a village councilor in Makati city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. The victim was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/19/2014: Assailants abducted Michelle Panes and Noel Panes, grocery store owners, in Zamboanga city, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Noel Panes escaped the same day and Michelle Panes was released, unharmed, on December 24, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/15/2014: Assailants opened fire on Romeo Capalla in Oton town, Iloilo province, Philippines. Capalla, the director of the Panay Fair Trade Center (PFTC), was killed in the attack. This was one of two attacks on PFTC targets in Iloilo province on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/27/2014: A land mine detonated near the convoy of Mayor Jaime Mahimpit in President Roxas municipality, Datu Inda village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Mahimpit was unharmed; however, three police officers were wounded in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/27/2014: Assailants opened fire on a medical mission in Manurigao area, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/17/2014: Assailants stormed a Sumifru Corporation warehouse in Valencia city, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There was substantial property damage in the attack, but no casualties were reported. The New People's Army's (NPA) Mt. Kitanglad Sub-Regional Command spokesperson, Mamerto Bagani, claimed responsibility, stating that the attack was in response to Sumifru's anti-people policies and damaging business practices.
07/23/2014: Assailants opened fire on Mario Trillana in Barangay San Roque, Cabiao municipality, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Trillana, the captain of Barangay Bagong Sicat, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/29/2014: Assailants set a Sumitomo Corporation sprayer truck on fire in Lower Siocon village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the truck was damaged in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/16/2014: Assailants armed with mortars and automatic weapons attacked a military detachment in Sapakan village, Rajah Buayan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Four assailants were killed and one soldier was injured in the ensuing clash. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/07/2014: Gunmen shot Dominic Samonte in J. M. Alberto village, Catanduanes province, Philippines. Samonte, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the shooting; however, authorities attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/01/2014: Assailants attacked soldiers in Cervantes district, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the soldiers were targeted for their involvement in human rights abuses and for their support of large scale mining corporations.
06/09/2014: A roadside bomb detonated near a civilian motorcyclist in Datu Saudi Amputuan district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. One person was wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/04/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Lagonglong town, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. Three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash; the assailants sustained an unspecified number of casualties. This was one of two related attacks against military personnel in the same area on the same day; the second incident occurred as military personnel were attempting to evacuate the wounded in this first attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/24/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military vehicle in Cogorin village, Quezon province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and four others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/29/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine military detachment in barangay Mapaso, Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of nine coordinated attacks by the same group that took place in nearby areas within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/08/2014: Gunmen shot Francis Tayaban Habawil in Kiangan town, Ifugao province, Philippines. Habawil, a former village official, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the victim was guilty of "crimes against the people."
11/16/2014: Assailants ambushed Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldiers and army troops responding to an alleged emergency call in Tinalmud Viejo village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and another two were wounded in the attack. The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/07/2014: Assailants attacked the St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited mining firm in Pantukan town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties or injuries; however, drilling equipment was destroyed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation to the firm's destructive policies.
02/03/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused on a passenger bus in Surigao city, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/27/2014: Assailants opened fire on Benny Akuram in Kolambugan town, Lanao del Norte province, Philippines. Akuram, the principal of Karomatan Elementary School, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/10/2014: Assailants opened fire on Apolinario Padilla, a former Puting Bato West village chairperson, in front of his house in Calaca district, Batangas province, Philippines. Padilla and his son were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/03/2014: Two assailants opened fire on William Jimenez outside a store in Nagtablaan neighborhood, San Juan city, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. Jimenez, a village councilor, was killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on Romy Gale Romo in Escalante city, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Romo, a former village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/06/2014: An explosive device planted on a Rural Transit bus detonated on Maramag highway in Bukidnon province, Philippines. Four people were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/15/2014: Assailants set fire to a Panay Fair Trade Center (PFTC) sugar mill in Barangay village, Iliolo province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the mill and a truck were damaged in the attack. This was one of two attacks on PFTC targets in Iloilo province on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on the convoy of Reynaldo Navarro in Sagayen village, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. At least three people, including two assailants and Navarro, the mayor of Laak town, were killed and two people were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, authorities suspect that the New People's Army (NPA) was behind the attack.
07/04/2014: Approximately 15 assailants opened fire on military personnel in Bais city, Negros Oriental province, Philippines. A soldier and an assailant were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/24/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Santo Nino neighborhood, Tanjay city, Negros Oriental province, Philippines. At least four assailants were killed and two others, including one soldier, were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/15/2014: Assailants threw a hand grenade at a joint military and police outpost in Tampakan district, South Cotabato province, Philippines. Three people, including a soldier, a police officer, and a civilian, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/13/2014: Assailants attacked a village between Pikit and Datu Piang towns, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/23/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused near a church in Jolo town, Sulu province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attempted bombing to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/12/2014: An explosive device detonated alongside a highway and near a partially constructed gymnasium in Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No one was injured by the blast. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the area; a second explosive device detonated targeting responding police officers. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspect that Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was behind the incident.
11/27/2014: Assailants opened fire on an army detachment in Balingasag municipality, barangay Kibanban, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/06/2014: Assailants opened fire on a police office in Kilib village, Lucban district, Quezon province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/07/2014: An assailant opened fire on Hilacio Salamat in Paliparan village, Cavite province, Philippines. Salamat, a village councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/26/2014: Assailants opened fire on Jomar Marano in Libon municipality, Albay province, Philippines. Marano, a former soldier, was killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/07/2014: A landmine detonated near a soldier in Malabog village, Paquibato district, Davao city, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. No one was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/02/2014: Twenty assailants attacked the LGC Construction compound in Tagbongabong village, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. A mini bulldozer and a mini roller were damaged in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/08/2014: Assailants attacked a joint police and military patrol in Davao city, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Two police officers were killed and six others, including one soldier, were injured in the ensuing clash; the assailants also sustained an unspecified number of casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the attack was meant to refute the military's notion that the NPA was becoming less effective.
02/20/2014: Assailants put up a fake roadblock and attempted to extort money out of farmers in Carmen town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. A clash ensued when security forces confronted the assailants. At least one militia member was injured in the firefight. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
11/14/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol base in Dasawao village, Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. This was one of two coordinated attacks targeting military patrol bases in different villages of Pikit on the same day. Three civilians were injured across both attacks. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
04/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Bontoc, Mountain Province, Philippines. One police officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/05/2014: Assailants attempted to violently extort money from a farming community in Paidu Pulangi village, Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. One assailant was killed when the Army responded to the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/25/2014: Assailants abducted Yashuhiro Nakamura, a Japanese national, from Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Nakamura was released and recovered by police officials on July 13, 2014, in Guindulungan municipality. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/10/2014: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army (PA) checkpost in Bugbuga village, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. Three soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/03/2014: Assailants abducted two people from barangay Kaunayan, Sulu province, Philippines. One of the hostages was released unharmed on August 4, 2014. The whereabouts of the second hostage are unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/13/2014: Assailants opened fire on Philippines army troops delivering food staples in Kimlawis village, Kiblawan municipality, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, the army attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/17/2014: Two gunmen opened fire on a farmer in Mainit municipality, Negros Oriental province, Philippines. The farmer, Narciso Bantoto, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Bantoto was targeted due to his involvement in activities against the NPA. The victim's wife also suspected that the attack may have been carried in retaliation for Bantoto leaving the NPA.
07/21/2014: Assailants attacked an army outpost in Dumablas village, Datu Piang town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks against army outposts in neighboring municipalities on the same day. At least 18 people, including a soldier and 17 assailants, were killed and three people, including civilians, were injured across the both attacks. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents, stating that the attacks were in retaliation for the military's alleged abduction of a Muslim father and his son on July 3, 2014.
04/06/2014: Gunmen opened fire on Jhonny Boy Ligan in Balintawak village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Ligan, a council member in Ocapan village, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/16/2014: Assailants attacked Ronald Pelegrin and his assistant in Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. Pelegrin, a mechanic, was abducted and his assistant was killed in the attack. Pelegrin was released on August 27, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/17/2014: Assailants opened fire on military personnel escorting aid workers in Tubungan municipality, Iloilo province, Philippines. One assailant was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/06/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers on patrol in barangay Ganta, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported from the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/29/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) intelligence patrol in San Juan village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. At least two people, including one soldier, were killed and another soldier was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/12/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Magaslong village, Datu Piang town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two attacks on military detachments in this area on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/10/2014: A landmine detonated against a military vehicle in Asbang village, Matanao town, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. The vehicle was responding to a clash after earlier attacks on a military detachment and a police station. Seven soldiers were killed and at least seven others were injured in the blast. This was one of three related incidents that occurred in Matanao on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/12/2014: A grenade was thrown at a copra warehouse in Matatag village, Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. No one was injured by the blast, but the warehouse was damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/04/2014: Assailants opened fire on Lowell Lalican and Carlito Catadman in Lison Valley village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Lalican, the former village chief, and Catadman, the chief of the village guards, were killed in the attack. Additionally, Catadman's daughter was injured in the shooting. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/11/2014: Approximately 50 assailants attacked a temporary military patrol base in Gupitan village, Kapalong town, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. A soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/15/2014: Assailants detonated several land mines and opened fire on a First Scout Ranger Regiment convoy in Magpet municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Four people, including two soldiers and two assailants, were killed and three soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/15/2014: Assailants attacked the residence of Calpito Egua, a village chief, in Prosperidad municipality, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. In addition to 12 assailants, four people were killed and two others, including Egua, were injured in the attack. This was one of four related attacks carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) in Agusan del Sur province on July 15, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/17/2014: Assailants opened fire on a soldier in Sitio Quicastilla area, Abucay village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/06/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Tagugpo village, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/25/2014: Assailants opened fire on Francis Dianne Cervantes in Paombong town, Bulacan province, Philippines. Cervantes, a municipal councilor, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on hospital security guards in Cotabato city, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Three guards were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/28/2014: Assailants opened fired on two vehicles carrying civilians in Lumapid village, Sulu province, Philippines. At least 23 people were killed and 12 others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/24/2014: Assailants ambushed federal troops in Barangay Cawayan, Quezon town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Four soldiers were wounded in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/08/2014: An assailant threw a grenade at a military base in Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/18/2014: Assailants set two Apex Mining Company vehicles on fire in Maco municipality, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the vehicles were damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/09/2014: An explosive device detonated at the Norlan Special Bahalina and Grill restaurant in Calabanit village, Glan town, Sarangani province, Philippines. Four people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/10/2014: Assailants attacked government troops in Abangay village, Tapaz town, Capiz province, Philippines. The assailants sustained an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash; there were no reported casualties amongst the government troops. This was one of three coordinated attacks on government troops in advance of the New People's Army (NPA)'s founding anniversary. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attack to the NPA.
09/23/2014: Assailants attacked a military outpost in Lower Paatan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two similar attacks carried out on military outposts in North Cotabato province on September 23, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/22/2014: An explosive device detonated near a police patrol in New Bantangan village, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Two police officers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/06/2014: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Araibo village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/17/2014: Assailants opened fire on Alvin Bustamante in Alipuaton area, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. Bustamante, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/16/2014: Assailants opened fire and threatened local residents in Sitio Malaygang area, San Juan village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. This was one of three coordinated incidents carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) in San Juan village on June 16, 2014. There were no reported casualties; however, local residents fled their homes as a result of the three attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/07/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at the home of Danilo de Guzman in Malimba village, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Guzman, a councilor, was unharmed in the blast; however, two vehicles were badly damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/19/2014: An explosives-laden vehicle detonated near an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) patrol in Bagua I neighborhood, Cotabato city, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least two people were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/06/2014: Assailants shot and killed Ester Galaroza, a government auditor, in Zamboanga city, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/14/2014: Assailants flagged down a tricycle and opened fire on a soldier who dismounted in San Antonio village, Barcelona town, Sorsogon province, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the attack. The National Democratic Front-Bicol (NDF-Bicol) claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities also attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/10/2014: Assailants opened fire on a leader of the Pentecostal Church and his family in Alamada town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. The pastor was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/15/2014: Assailants attacked Renato Villaverde at his residence in Bitan-agan village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Villaverde, a tribal leader, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/27/2014: Assailants opened fire on Bernardo Buno near his private residence in Puting Bato West village, Batangas province, Philippines. Buno, a village chairperson, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/10/2014: Assailants opened fire on two soldiers in Mabini municipality, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. The two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/14/2014: A explosive device, intended to target military personnel, was discovered and safely defused in Tapaz municipality, Capiz province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/23/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Matalam town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. This was one of two similar attacks on military detachments in North Cotabato province on September 23, 2014. Four assailants were wounded across attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/28/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused in President Roxas town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/15/2014: An explosive device detonated near a military vehicle in Sitio Quiapo area, Mabini town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Four soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/19/2014: Assailants attacked a Sagittarius Mining Incorporated site in Kiblawan municipality, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, three vans were damaged in the attack. This was one of two attacks carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) on mining sites on May 19, 2014. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/05/2014: An explosive device detonated at an electricity tower belonging to a mining company in Tagbaros village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reports of casualties in the blast, but two towers were damaged. Security forces responding to the scene of the attack found another explosive device that had failed to detonate. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/24/2014: A grenade was thrown into a drainage canal and detonated near the entrance of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, a Catholic chapel, in Tamontaka village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/11/2014: An explosive device was discovered and defused at a plaza near Zamboanga University in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/26/2014: Assailants opened fire near Ororama Mega Farm in Sil-ipon village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/26/2014: Assailants opened fire on a joint military and police patrol in Sitio Marmol area, Gupitan village, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. Two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/03/2014: Assailants opened fire on Filipino soldiers in front of military headquarters in Casiguran town, Sorsogon province, Philippines. One civilian, Domingo Tisoy, was killed and a soldier was injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that it targeted Tisoy, because he was involved in the killing of an NPA courier on May 9, 2014, and an NPA officer on June 15, 2008.
01/02/2014: Assailants attacked a military outpost in Pikit, North Cotabato, Philippines. Nine assailants were killed and at least 13 people, including two soldiers, were wounded in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the attack was carried out in retaliation for an incident in which soldiers had harassed Muslim farmers in the area.
08/12/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Buayan village, Datu Piang town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two attacks on military detachments in this area on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/20/2014: Assailants opened fire on Fe Lacbayo in Bulanit village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Lacbayo, a teacher at the Bulanit Elementary School, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/04/2014: Assailants set a truck on fire in Matalam town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. The truck belonged to a politician's relative who had refused to pay money to the assailants. No casualties were reported; however, the truck was damaged and some property belonging to the victim was stolen during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/01/2014: Assailants opened fire on Randy Reyes in Sinisian West village, Batangas province, Philippines. Reyes, the barangay Sinisian West chair, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/23/2014: Assailants opened fire on Raul E. Abian inside his shop in Tungao village, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. Abian, a butcher, was killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that the victim had "committed a big sin."
08/30/2014: Assailants opened fire on Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) personnel in Mahatalang village, Basilan province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/08/2014: An explosive device detonated in Zillovia village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and three others were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Front 88 of the New People's Army (NPA).
03/02/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army battalion in Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Eight soldiers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/15/2014: Assailants set up a roadblock and attacked military personnel who were responding to an earlier attack in Prosperidad municipality, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and one other was injured, in addition to an unknown number of assailants, in the attack. This was one of four related attacks carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) in Agusan del Sur province on July 15, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/16/2014: Assailants opened fire and threatened local residents in Sitio Mahayahay area, San Juan village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. This was one of three coordinated incidents carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) in San Juan village on June 16, 2014. There were no reported casualties; however, local residents fled their homes as a result of the three attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/17/2014: Authorities intercepted an assailant carrying an explosive device, intending to target Caltex gas depot, in La Piedad neighborhood, Isabela city, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/23/2014: Assailants attacked a military outpost in Kuyapon village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two similar attacks carried out on military outposts in North Cotabato province on September 23, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/25/2014: Assailants opened fire on Shirali Jumao-as in Langub neighborhood, Lapu-Lapu city, Cebu province, Philippines. Jamao-as, a Government of Lapu-Lapu City Hall employee, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on a detachment of the 22nd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army at barangay Malinao, Libmanan municipality, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/28/2014: Assailants detonated an explosive device at the Datu Piang public terminal in Datu Piang town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least two people, including an eight year-old child, were wounded as a result of the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed it to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/26/2014: Assailants set a building of the University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research Center (USMARC) on fire in Kabacan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack, although the building was damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/10/2014: Assailants attacked government troops in Daan Sure village, Tapaz town, Capiz province, Philippines. The assailants sustained an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash; there were no reported casualties amongst the government troops. This was one of three coordinated attacks on government troops in advance of the New People's Army (NPA)'s founding anniversary. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attack to the NPA.
06/09/2014: Assailants attacked a military command post in Tubod town, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as the military forces successfully foiled the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the Northeastern Mindanao Party Committee (NEMPC) of the New People's Army (NPA).
06/08/2014: Assailants attacked a military post in Ganta village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Three assailants were killed and one soldier was wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/28/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Osang neighborhood, Catubig city, Northern Samar province, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/03/2014: An explosive device detonated and assailants then opened fire on Filipino military personnel in San Fernando town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. At least five people, including assailants and soldiers, were killed, while 17 other people were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/15/2014: Assailants threw a grenade at a civilian residence in Dumagoc village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/09/2014: Assailants opened fire on Nilo Bacolo in Calapan city, Oriental Mindoro province, Philippines. Nilo, a journalist, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/15/2014: Assailants set up a roadblock and opened fire on military personnel responding to an earlier attack in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. An assailant was killed in the attack. This was one of four related attacks carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) in Agusan del Sur province on July 15, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/07/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Siayan area, Zamboanga del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reports of casualties in the attack, but one assailant was captured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/15/2014: Assailants intercepted two passenger buses in Prosperidad municipality, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. An unknown number of passengers were taken hostage in the attack. The hostages were rescued by security forces the same day. This was one of four related attacks carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) in Agusan del Sur province on July 15, 2014. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/15/2014: Assailants abducted a former Civilian Home Defense Force (CHDF) volunteer in Sorsogon province, Philippines. The volunteer was sentenced to death by an unofficial court and executed; his body was found on November 16, 2014. The National Democratic Front-Bicol (NDF-Bicol) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the victim was targeted for crimes he committed against civilians in 1986.
08/23/2014: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) intelligence officers in Buenavista neighborhood, Gubat city, Sorsogon province, Philippines. At least two officers were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/17/2014: An explosive device detonated at the staff housing compound of Cargill Oil Mills Philippines, Incorporated in Sunrise area, La Piedad neighborhood, Isabela city, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the compound was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/00/2014: Sometime between September 28, 2014 and October 1, 2014, assailants abducted a former Filipino Army master sergeant, Lino Filipino, from his home in Tanay area, Rizal province, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/06/2014: Assailants attempted to kidnap the wife of a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) member in New Visayas village, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. The victim was able to alert nearby soldiers who, then, thwarted the abduction. There were no reports of casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/29/2014: Assailants opened fire on Joselito Rodrigo in Veruela village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Rodrigo, a village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspect that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
01/12/2014: An explosive device detonated near a security facilities building on the Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology campus in Doroluman village, Arakan municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Twenty-four people were injured by the blast. This was one of two attacks on the campus; the first one served to draw in first responders who were targeted by this explosive device. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/24/2014: Assailants abducted Jose Mervin Coquilla, the Compostela Valley provincial jail warden, and his spouse from Santo Nino village, Panabo City, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. Coquilla's spouse was released an hour after the kidnapping; Coquilla was released on January 19, 2015. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that it abducted Coquilla in order to investigate allegations concerning drug trafficking and negligence.
01/13/2014: Assailants set fire to construction equipment belonging to San You Philippines Mining Trade Limited Incorporated in Lallo municipality, Cagayan province, Philippines. No one was injured in the attack; however, several pieces of construction equipment were burned. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/18/2014: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) 31st Infantry Battalion patrol in San Jose village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. At least one farmer was killed and an unknown number of assailants were killed and injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/01/2014: A roadside land mine detonated near a military truck on a highway in Nalundan village, Iloilo province, Philippines. Two soldiers and two civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/23/2014: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Kabacan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. This was one of two similar attacks on military detachments in North Cotabato province on September 23, 2014. Four assailants were wounded across attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/10/2014: Assailants attacked government troops in Agcalaga village, Calinog town, Iloilo province, Philippines. The assailants sustained an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash; there were no reported casualties amongst the government troops. This was one of three coordinated attacks on government troops in advance of the New People's Army (NPA)'s founding anniversary. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attack to the NPA.
06/16/2014: Assailants opened fire and threatened local residents in Sitio Bulay area, San Juan village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. This was one of three coordinated incidents carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) in San Juan village on June 16, 2014. There were no reported casualties; however, local residents fled their homes as a result of the three attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/15/2014: Assailants abducted Domingo Ranola from Sitio Guinimbalan, Tobgon village, Oas town, Albay province, Philippines. Ranola, a local farmer, was executed on November 20, 2014. According to a message left with the victim, the New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the group targeted Ranola because he was suspected of being a military informant.
05/04/2014: Assailants detonated a land mine and opened fire on Filipino soldiers in Napungas village, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. Three soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a Filipino police official attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/05/2014: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Ganta village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/05/2014: Assailants attacked residents in barangay Pedtad, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the ensuing clash between police forces and the assailants. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
01/12/2014: Assailants set fire to a security facilities building on the Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology campus in Doroluman village, Arakan municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported injuries and the extent of damage to the building is unknown. This was one of two attacks on the campus; this first one served to draw in first responders who were targeted by an explosive device. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/07/2014: Assailants fired on Mayor Ernesto Balolong Jr in Urbiztondo area, Pangasinan province, Philippines. The mayor and two people were killed, while four people were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/15/2014: Assailants attacked a Del Monte pineapple plantation in San Jose village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Two people were killed and one other was abducted in the attack. The outcome of the abduction is unknown. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation to unfair treatment of Del Monte workers as well as alleged land grabbing attempts.
07/29/2014: A land mine detonated near a military patrol in Sitio Kapatagan area, Gupitan village, Kapalong town, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and six others were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/13/2014: Two explosive devices were discovered and defused on a highway in Maitumaig village, Datu Unsay town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the failed incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/19/2014: Assailants attacked a SDDCI Mining site in Columbio area, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, a number of weapons were stolen in the attack. This was one of two attacks carried out by the New People's Army (NPA) on mining sites on May 19, 2014. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the attack was carried out in response to the mining company's environmentally harmful activities.
10/02/2015: Security forces intercepted assailants carrying three explosive devices in an attempt to detonate them in populated areas in Bohe Suyak village, Ungkaya Pukan town, Basilan province, Philippines. The devices were defused soon afterwards. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/06/2015: Assailants abducted a former Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) soldier from a boat in the water near Pangutaran, Sulu province, Philippines. The former soldier was released unharmed on May 10, 2015. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/02/2015: Assailants opened fire on Angkang Manan in Santa Catalina neighborhood, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Manan, the Saluping village chief, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Abner Wahab Santos in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Santos, the local Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Maute Group.
10/21/2015: Assailants set fire to five pieces of construction equipment from Alsons Construction in Gumalang village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two incidents targeting construction sites in Davao del Sur overnight. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/27/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Naga Mangudadatu in Santo Nino village, Koronadal district, South Cotabato province, Philippines. Mangudadatu, the brother of the Sultan Kudarat governor, was not harmed but at least one person was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
07/05/2015: Assailants set fire to a truck owned by Willie Estabillo, a businessperson, in Sinapulan village, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although the truck was damaged in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident
11/14/2015: Assailants threw a grenade targeting civilians in Kabacan, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Five civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/01/2015: Assailants abducted Jackri Targi from Tuburan village, Mohammad Ajul town, Basilan province, Philippines. Targi, a telecommunications worker, was beheaded the same day as the kidnapping. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and police officials indicated that Targi was mistaken for a military informant.
02/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Santiago Nidoy in Inabaan Sur village, Rosario district, La Union province, Philippines. Nidoy, a village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/14/2015: An explosive device detonated in Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/13/2015: Assailants set fire to equipment at a construction site in Passi, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related attacks on construction sites in Igbaras town on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/29/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting police personnel responding to an earlier attack outside of a mosque at Camp Kasim, Jolo city, Sulu province, Philippines. Eleven people were injured in the blast. This was one of two coordinated bombings at Camp Kasim on this date; the first blast was intended to draw police personnel to the scene for this second attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, security officials attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/06/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) patrol in Bangayan village, Kitcharao district, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. At least one soldier was wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/13/2015: Assailants tortured and killed two lumad tribal members in Nasilic area Lilingayon village, Valencia City, Bukidnon province, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/10/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused near a videoke bar in Busbus village, Sulu province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/23/2015: An assailant shot and killed a Philippine Army (PA) soldier outside of his computer shop in Naga city, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/12/2015: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire targeting a police vehicle in Eden village, Pangantucan district, Bukidnon province, Philippines. A police officer was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/15/2015: Assailants opened fire on Elmo Segura in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Segura, a former local councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/11/2015: Assailants attacked a bridge construction site in San Andres, Catanduanes, Philippines. The assailants gathered 15 workers into their barracks, threw an explosive device which failed to detonate, and set fire to a payloader during the attack. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in relation to an extortion demand and because the construction firm disrespected the NPA.
08/16/2015: Assailants attacked a police detachment in Agcalaga village, Calinog municipality, Iloilo province, Philippines. One police officer was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/27/2015: A landmine detonated and assailants opened fire against a military vehicle in Lagundi village, Northern Samar province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and three soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/15/2015: Assailants armed with explosive devices and small arms attacked a police station in Mati City, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. An assailant and two police officers were killed and five officers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/27/2015: An explosive device detonated in Sitio Halaw area, Latih village, Sulu province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/25/2015: A grenade detonated at the 6th Civil Military Operations headquarters along Quezon Avenue Extension in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) patrol in Malangog village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least four people, including one soldier and three assailants, were killed in the assault. This was one of three attacks on soldiers in Maguindanao carried out by the same group on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/03/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Imelda village, Las Navas town, Northern Samar province, Philippines. A military officer, identified as Raphael Vicente Cubillan, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, the military personnel apprehended two New People's Army (NPA) members immediately following the clash.
10/25/2015: Assailants fired a grenade at a military detachment in Linantangan village, Mamasapano district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least three soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on Edgar Dormiendo Belleza in Calbayog City, Samar province, Philippines. Belleza, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/30/2015: Security forces identified and arrested an assailant planting explosive devices in Araibo, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Both devices were safely defused. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/09/2015: Assailants detonated a roadside bomb and opened fire on a road construction team in Sitio Lamsuguing, Upper Sepaka village, South Cotabato province, Philippines. A project engineer, identified as Junesis Austria Miro, and two assailants were killed and three others were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/18/2015: Assailants fired grenade launchers at the front gate of the Maguindanao Provincial Capitol building in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/12/2015: An assailant opened fire on Ismael Mudi Ulama in Barangay Rosary Heights, Cotabato city, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Ulama, a government employee, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/26/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) convoy near Barangay Legleg, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. At least five soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in the assault. During the attack, assailants also used an unknown number of hostages as human shields while fighting with security forces. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/18/2015: An explosive device planted in a can was discovered and defused outside of a military detachment on Notre Dame Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of three related attacks by the same assailants on the same night. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/11/2015: A landmine detonated against a military patrol in Napnapan village, Pantukan town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/25/2015: Three explosive devices detonated near a Philippine National Police (PNP) vehicle responding to an earlier attack in Santa Rosa village, Camarines Norte province, Philippines. Following the blasts, assailants then opened fire on the officers. At least two officers were injured in the attack. In addition, eight other explosive devices were discovered and defused following the incident. This was one of three related attacks in Santa Rosa on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/14/2015: Assailants fired a rifle grenade at a Cotabato Light and Power Company compound in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in Cotabato City on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, a military official disputed the claim.
01/21/2015: Assailants attacked Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Sumisip district, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/04/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) convoy in Sitio Wani area, Pansul village, Sulu province, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed and six others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/04/2015: An explosive device detonated inside of a bus in Claver municipality, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. At least two people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/16/2015: Three assailants shot and killed a soldier in Bagacay village, Masbate province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
10/31/2015: Three assailants opened fire on a vehicle driven by Eliseo Rozul in Catablingan, General Nakar district, Quezon province, Philippines. Rozul, a mayoral candidate, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/25/2015: Assailants fired a projectile at soldiers in Bagan village, Guindulungan, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No one was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/31/2015: Assailants opened fire on residents in East Basak village, Marawi district, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. Aminoden Awar, the village chair, was killed and at least two other people, including one Philippine National Police (PNP) officer and one Mindanao State University (MSU) security guard, were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/07/2015: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle carrying construction workers in Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. At least one person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/10/2015: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) tower between Bagolibas and Pagangan villages, Aleosan district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which the group denied.
09/27/2015: Assailants opened fire on Paul dela Cruz in Burgos village, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Dela Cruz, a village chair, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/27/2015: An assailant shot and killed a former Philippine Air Force (PAF) soldier in Santol village, Batangas province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/21/2015: Assailants attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Datal Biao village, Tampakan district, South Cotabato province, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/13/2015: Thirty armed assailants attacked a military base in Shariff Aguak city, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed it to the Bangsamoro Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/25/2015: Assailants opened fire on Reggie Sacristia in Beverly Hills village, Antipolo city, Rizal province, Philippines. Sacristia, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/29/2015: A grenade detonated outside of a mosque at Camp Kasim in Jolo city, Sulu province, Philippines. Five civilians were injured in the blast. This was one of two coordinated bombings at Camp Kasim on this date; this first blast was intended to draw police personnel to the scene for the second attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, security officials attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/29/2015: An explosive device detonated at the United Methodist Church waiting shed along Sinsuat Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/14/2015: Assailants attempted to plant landmines in Purok 8, Carmen, Davao del Sur, Philippines. An unknown number of assailants were killed or injured after security forces responded to the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/07/2015: Assailants planted an unknown number of landmines in Talaingod town, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. The outcome of the attack is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/10/2015: A grenade attached to a motorcycle was discovered and defused near the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Democrocia neighborhood, Iloilo City, Iloilo province, Philippines. The motorcycle belonged to Sotronio Salazar, a local village councilor. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/26/2015: Assailants attacked an off-duty soldier on a highway in Pagalungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Private First Class Henando Daval was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/19/2015: Assailants abducted Dario Otaza and his son from their residence in Baan neighborhood, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. Otaza, the mayor of Lareto town and a former New People's Army (NPA) member, and his son were killed and their bodies were discovered on October 20, 2015. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the victims were targeted for their alleged human rights violations.
01/30/2015: A grenade detonated in Barangay 266 area, Manila city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. A second grenade was discovered and safely defused following the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2015: An explosive device detonated after it was stepped on by a civilian in Limbocandis village, Sumisip town, Basilan province, Philippines. A civilian, identified as Mannah Jallama, was killed and another, identified as Sopia Abduhu, was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/25/2015: Assailants opened fire on Salvador Dugayo in Salvacion area, Bacon sub-district, Sorsogon district, Sorsogon province, Philippines. Dugayo, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/24/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Casay village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/04/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Los Arcos village, Sibagat town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Imam Abdulkadir Sumael in Poblacion village, Purok Islam area, South Cotabato province, Philippines. The imam was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/02/2015: Security forces found and defused an explosive device planted in a passenger jeep in Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/16/2015: A landmine detonated targeting military personnel responding to an earlier attack in Bagacay village, Masbate province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two related attacks in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
11/19/2015: Three assailants opened fire at the residence of Carmelo Banguanga in Cayamcam village, Tungawan district, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Three people, including Banguanga, were killed and two others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers at a fruit market in Pangarungan neighborhood, Marawi city, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed and another person was injured in the assault. The Kilafah Islamic Movement claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/11/2015: Thirty assailants opened fire on military personnel in Alagatan village, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and four others, including a soldier and two civilians, were injured in the ensuing clash. In addition, an injured soldier and a civilian were taken hostage as human shields. The civilian was released soon after; the whereabouts of the soldier are unknown. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that the attack was carried out because they believed that the military breached the law of war.
12/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military convoy in Bukid village, Northern Samar province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/23/2015: Assailants fired a B-40 rifle grenade at a military base in Tukanalipao village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The grenade missed the intended target and landed near a farmer's residence. There were no reported casualties, although the house was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM)
09/04/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Sagrada village, Iriga district, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources arrested two assailants after the attack and attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/19/2015: Assailants fired grenades at a military detachment in Datu Salibo town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/24/2015: An explosive device detonated in San Jose village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. At least two civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) patrol near a government project site in Limbocandis village, Sumisip town, Basilan province, Philippines. Three civilians were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/25/2015: Assailants opened fire on Corporal Felix M. Pico. in Butigue, Mountain Province, Philippines. Pico, a soldier, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on Ustadz Rhagelin Barutoc in Rizal Park, Digos City, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Barutoc, a Muslim leader, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/18/2015: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Poblacion village, Cortes district, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. A police officer was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/28/2015: Assailants fired on soldiers in Barangay Limos, Pinukpuk town, Kalinga province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and three were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility, however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/03/2015: Assailants abducted Nonong Garcia from a beach resort in Simandagit village, Bongao town, Tawi-Tawi province, Philippines. Garcia, a Tumbagaan Languyan Mining Company finance officer, was released unharmed on October 20, 2015. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/27/2015: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) patrol in Manuel Guianga village, Tugbok district, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/20/2015: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Nestor Aboyme between Babay city and Hindang town, Leyte province, Philippines. Aboyme, a town councilor, was unharmed; however, one person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/15/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at a civilian residence in Antipas town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. One farmer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident
07/18/2015: An explosive device detonated on a Yellow Bus Lines passenger bus in Santo Nino town, South Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/03/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Kulasi village, General Salipada K. Pendatun town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of two similar attacks in the Philippines on the same date. One soldier was killed and three soldiers were injured across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/20/2015: Assailants set explosive devices and deployed snipers along a road in Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. The outcome of the attack is unknown. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New Peoples Army (NPA).
02/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier in Del Gallego district, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. The soldier was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/22/2015: An explosive device detonated at a rubber plantation in Mangal neighborhood, Sumisip, Basilan province, Philippines. A security guard was killed in the blast. This was one of two attacks on the plant on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/25/2015: Assailants opened fire on Hariet Estrella in Calumpang village, Masbate province, Philippines. Estrella, a municipal councilor, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/08/2015: A roadside bomb detonated targeting a Service Support Battalion military truck in Purok 6, Colapogon village, Compostela town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and stated that the bombing was part of a series of attacks designed to prevent the National Serbisyo Caravan from taking place.
12/13/2015: An explosive device targeting power transmission lines belonging to the Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company detonated in Nayak area, Sapid village, Benguet province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the explosion; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
05/07/2015: Two explosive devices were discovered and defused in Muhammad Ajul town, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/16/2015: A grenade detonated at a fire station in Matatag village, Lamitan district, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although a firetruck was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Leon town, Iloilo province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the New People's Army (NPA).
01/13/2015: Assailants threw a grenade near a civilian residence in Carmen town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. A civilian was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/16/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Bacasayan village, Santa Cruz town, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. Three soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/03/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Arsenio Santos in Jaen town, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Santos, a village chairperson, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/22/2015: An explosive device detonated after it was struck by an armored personnel carrier on Pamatsaken-Baiwas Road near Sumisip town, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the carrier was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/20/2015: Assailants attacked a Farma Rubber Industries Inc. warehouse in San Vicente village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although property was stolen during the attack. This was one of two related attacks in San Vicente on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/14/2015: Fifty assailants attacked a military outpost at a road construction site in Sitio Mahayag, Namnam village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. At least one soldier and a child were killed and one soldier was injured in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/01/2015: Assailants opened fire on a government official in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. The official, Bobby Pimentel, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military patrol in Goa town, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) ambulance transporting injured soldiers from a previous encounter in Elian village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the assault. This was one of three attacks on soldiers in Maguindanao carried out by the same group on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/16/2015: Four explosive devices hidden in a drum were discovered and defused in Exciban village, Camarines Norte province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
05/19/2015: Assailants opened fire on police personnel in Maslog village, Eastern Samar province, Philippines. Two police officers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/23/2015: An explosive device detonated inside a bar and massage parlor in Zamboanga city, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. One person was killed and 10 others were wounded by the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/12/2015: Assailants opened fire on Roberto Cupino in Panaca village, Magpet district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Cupino, an Indigenous Peoples Representative, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/11/2015: Assailants attacked the house of acting mayor, Monawara Ampatuan, in Labu-Labu village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The mayor was unharmed the in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) sergeant along Sinsuat Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The soldier was killed and at least five others, including the assailant, were wounded in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/18/2015: An explosive device detonated near a police station in Mabini town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. A civilian was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/28/2015: Assailants opened fire on Julie Baay in Lubong village, Bangued district, Abra province, Philippines. Baay, a former village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/26/2015: An explosive device detonated in front of the house of village chair Diosterides Librero in Ayala village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Librero was not harmed; however, four people, including three children, were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2015: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on a military vehicle in Timbangan village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Three soldiers and five assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/29/2015: An explosive device planted inside a sack detonated as Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldiers attempted to remove it in T'boli town, South Cotabato province, Philippines. At least 1 soldier was killed and another was injured in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/06/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device targeting a water pipeline in barangay Upper Mahayahay, Maluso town, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast, but the pipe was damaged. This was one of two related attacks by the same group in Maluso on the same date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/18/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at a military vehicle on Sinsuat Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. One civilian was injured in the attack. This was one of three related attacks by the same assailants on the same night. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/09/2015: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Sitio Union area, Binucayan village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Two people, including an assailant and a police officer, were killed and one police officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/14/2015: Assailants fired a rifle grenade at a military patrol on Sinsuat Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least three people, including two soldiers and one civilian, were injured in the blast. This was one of two related attacks in Cotabato City on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, a military official disputed the claim.
04/03/2015: An explosive device detonated near Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Ngan village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. At least three soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/16/2015: Assailants opened fire on patrolling soldiers in Camalandaan area, Cauyan district, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. An assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/23/2015: Assailants opened fire on civilians in Miaray sub-village, Cabanglasan district, Bukidnon province, Philippines. A civilian was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/22/2015: Assailants set fire to a grader and a backhoe at a construction project site in Coronon village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of four attacks targeting construction equipment in Santa Cruz district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/28/2015: Thirty assailants attacked a Geogen-Nickel Asia Mining Corporation mining compound in Dimaluade village, Dinapigue town, Isabela province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although vehicles and mining equipment were torched during the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the mining site's precarious activities and the company's refusal to pay an extortion.
09/22/2015: Approximately 30 assailants attempted to plant explosive devices in Bungkaong village, Patikul town, Sulu Province, Philippines. The assailants sustained an unknown number of casualties after one the devices detonated prematurely and military personnel opened fire on them; the military personnel did not sustain any casualties in the clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/31/2015: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Timbangan village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. This was one of three attacks targeting the military in Maguindanao on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/07/2015: Assailants opened fire on Wilfredo Abesamis in his vehicle in Penaranda district, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Abesamis, a municipal councilor, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/02/2015: An explosive device planted near Cotabato City Regional Hospital was discovered and defused along Sinsuat Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/23/2015: Assailants attacked military personnel in Dona Carmen village, Tagbina town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/07/2015: Assailants opened fire on police officers in front of the Department of Public Safety and Traffic Management in Caloocan area, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Joselito Valencia, a traffic officer, was killed and two officers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/18/2015: A explosive device detonated inside a bus on Tomas Caludio street in Zamboanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. A civilian was killed and 32 others were injured in the blast. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/18/2015: Assailants set fire to heavy construction equipment in Langasian village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/01/2015: Assailants attacked military engineers working on building a school in Upper Suyan village, Malapatan municipality, Sarangani province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/05/2015: Assailants opened fire on a joint Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) and military patrol in Aguinaldo village, Laak district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. One CAFGU member was killed and one soldier was injured in the ensuing clash; the assailants also sustained an undetermined number of casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/14/2015: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in Calabcab area, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/03/2015: Assailants opened fire on street food vendors in Poblacion town, Guimaras province, Philippines. Three people were killed and one person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/19/2015: An explosive device detonated at a public market in Kabacan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/23/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Labaan village, Abra province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. This was one of two attacks targeting CAFGU personnel in Abra on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, a source attributed the incidents to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/08/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Campo Dos village, Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. Three assailants were killed and three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Urban Terrorist Group (UTG) of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/18/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at a Philippine National Police (PNP) station in Tamontaka 2 village, Datu Odin Sinsuat town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of three related attacks by the same assailants on the same night. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/19/2015: Assailants abducted Corporal Adriano Bingil, a Filipino soldier, and Reneboy Galino, a village official, from Policarpio village, San Luis district, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Galino was released shortly after the abduction and Bingil was released on December 31, 2015. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/14/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Paradise Embac village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Three assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/11/2015: Assailants shot and killed a former village chairperson in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/04/2015: An explosive device detonated in the house belonging to Shuaib Juani Astami, the mayor of Balabac town, Palawan province, Philippines. Two individuals were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/02/2015: Assailants attacked police officers in Gubat municipality, Sorsogon province, Philippines. Five police officers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/12/2015: Assailants attacked a military convoy in Anitapan village, Compostela Valley, Philippines. A soldier was killed and three others were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/01/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) patrol base in Sitio Ipil area, Sumimao village, Paquibato district, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA)'s Southern Mindanao Regional Command (SMRC).
04/03/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Kabuntakas village, Patikul district, Sulu province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/24/2015: An explosive device detonated in a parking lot at the AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC) campus in Santo Rosario neighborhood, Angeles city, Pampanga province, Philippines. At least four people were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/25/2015: Assailants opened fire on Ronnie Habitan in Santa Rosa village, Camarines Norte province, Philippines. Habitan, a gold miner, was killed in the attack. This was one of three related attacks in Santa Rosa on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Ronnie Habitan was targeted for his involvement in illegal activities.
05/25/2015: Assailants opened fire at a mining site in Cantilan area, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. A mine worker was killed and ten others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/28/2015: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) power tower in Nangka village, Baloi district, Lanao del Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
09/21/2015: Assailants abducted four people at the Holiday Oceanview Marina in Camudmud, Samal Island, Davao del Norte, Philippines. The two Canadian hostages were killed while Marites Flor was released on June 23, 2016 and Kjartan Sekkingstad was released on September 17, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the death of an NPA commander, although the claim was refuted by the local mayor. Additionally, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded a halt to military operations against the group.
09/21/2015: Assailants set fire to Hi-Tone Construction and Development Corporation equipment in Dayao village, Mandaon town, Masbate province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/08/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at the Sumael Building in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/26/2015: An assailant opened fire on Armando Abiog inside a bus in San Anton village, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. At least two people, including Abiog, council member in San Leonardo municipality, were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/31/2015: Assailant shot and killed Jose Bernardo, a radio journalist, in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/11/2015: Assailants hijacked a delivery van and set it on fire in Iloilo province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/04/2015: Assailants abducted three civilians from White Kulaman village, Kitaotao town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. The hostages were safely released only hours after the kidnapping. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/11/2015: Assailants opened fire a group of civilians in Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Four civilians were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/02/2015: Assailants fired a projectile that detonated near the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) office in Pagatin village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least three Philippine Army (PA) soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/10/2015: Assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on Violeto Quitaleg, a former village official, in Urbiztondo district, Pangasinan province, Philippines. Quitaleg was killed and his wife, a village councilor, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/29/2015: Assailants abducted four J Trade Concrete Products and Construction Supply employees in Shariff Aguak district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The four victims were released unharmed on April 28, 2015. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), who denied involvement.
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Sorsogon, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/03/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Sumilalao village, President Quirino town, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. This was one of two similar attacks in the Philippines on the same date. One soldier was killed and three soldiers were wounded across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/05/2015: Assailants abducted Reynadit Silvano and Russel Bagonoc, who were both teachers, in Moalboal village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Silvano was released on May 14, 2015, while Bagonoc was released on July 12, 2015. Neither hostage was harmed during the kidnapping. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/08/2015: Assailants executed Larry Embac, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, in Labuao village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the victim was a former member of the NPA and was targeted for surrendering to authorities.
06/08/2015: An assailant opened fire on Ibno Kalid Hassan at a grocery store in San Pedro village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Hassan, a Philippine Army (PA) major and former Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/28/2015: Assailants opened fire on village secretary Feliciano Felipe Lasawang in Sitio Kalongkongan area, Davao Occidental province, Philippines. Lasawang and his son were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/28/2015: At least 10 assailants attempted to set fire to hauler trucks at a Santos Development Corporation banana firm in Poblacion Makilala, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties and the trucks were not damaged as the assailants fled after learning that security forces were on their way to the scene. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/19/2015: Assailants attempted to attack Felipe S. Cabugnason in White Kuliman village, Kitaotao town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Cabugnason, the village chief, was unharmed as the assailants fled after security forces were called to the scene. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/11/2015: Assailants abducted a construction worker and set fire to equipment in Bagahanglad village, Masbate province, Philippines. The worker was released shortly after the abduction. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/22/2015: Assailants attacked a police outpost in Tubaon village, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. A police officer was killed and four others were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Sorsogon, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/28/2015: Assailants opened fire on barangay officials in Barangay Bagua, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least three officials, identified as Misuari Karim, Mamanta Kalim, and Theng Wahab, were killed and one official was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/27/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting Saint Peter Catholic Church in Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the gate of the church was damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Urban Terrorist Group (UTG), a subgroup of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/16/2015: Assailants opened fire on police personnel in Liang village, Patikul district, Sulu province, Philippines. A police officer was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/30/2015: A grenade detonated in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No further information was available.
10/31/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Cuyaoyao Village, Pio Duran district, Albay province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/19/2015: Assailants opened fire on municipal employees in the town hall in Centro area, Isabela province, Philippines. Vice Mayor Florante Raspado and one other person were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/15/2015: Assailants attacked and killed a civilian identified as Roel Sarona near Kauswagan village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. This was one of three coordinated attacks in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/14/2015: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army detachment in Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. Two assailants and three civilians were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/14/2015: Assailants opened fire on Cesar Baltazar in Cabanatuan city, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Baltazar, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/06/2015: An improvised explosive device targeting the gate of the Lamitan City police station detonated in Matibay village, Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/01/2015: Assailants gathered civilians in Hanayan village, Lianga district, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. The assailants then executed Dionel Campos, the chair of Malahutayong Pakigbisog Alang sa Sumusunod (MAPASU), and his cousin Datu Bello Sinzo. This was one of two related attacks in the area overnight. The Magahat Militia claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/19/2015: An explosive device detonated at a power transmission tower in Batulawan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, security officials attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/26/2015: An assailant threw a grenade at the Janiuay-Badiangan Farmers Association sugar mill in Iniligan village, Iloilo province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/02/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Barangay Casay, Lupi town, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. One assailant was killed and an unknown number were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/07/2015: Two assailants attempted to plant an explosive device in Poblacion village, Kabacan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. The assailants abandoned the device upon seeing police officers at designated checkpoints. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/19/2015: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Purok 5 area, sitio San Jose, Albay province, Philippines. One officer was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/02/2015: Assailants opened fire on Superintendent Romeo L. Pillonar and his nephew, identified as Domingo Dancalan, between Bulwang and Salvacion villages, Bato town, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. Pillonar, the Camarines Sur police deputy director for administration, was injured and Dancalan was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, a source attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/23/2015: Assailants opened fire on a boat transporting local councilors and civilians in Caugbasan village, Gandara district, Samar province, Philippines. At least four people were killed and another person was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier in Libmanan district, Pag-Oring Nuevo area, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the soldier was targeted because the group believed he was a military informant.
05/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier in Iraya area, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
02/19/2015: An explosive device detonated at the Maluso Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development Corporation (MARBEDCO) rubber plantation in Mangal village, Basilan province, Philippines. One rubber tapper was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/19/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Ulandang village, Midsayap town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/05/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused near a checkpoint in San Raymundo neighborhood, Jolo city, Sulu province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) outpost in Anitapan village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. One civilian was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/24/2015: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) tower in Aroman village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two electricity towers targeted on the same night. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
02/15/2015: Assailants attempted to disarm police officers guarding a bus terminal in Mati City, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. A police officer and an assailant were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/22/2015: An explosive device detonated near an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vehicle in Danlag village, South Cotabato province, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed and 11 others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/10/2015: Assailants set fire to four pieces of heavy construction equipment in Maparat village, Compostela district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier watching a public dance in Magsaysay village, Camarines Norte province, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/21/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military base in Compostela Valley province, Philippines. One civilian was wounded when a nearby residence was hit. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/09/2015: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device on Maharlika Highway near Monbon village, Irosin town, Sorsogon province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/24/2015: Assailants attacked Sagasa village, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of five related attacks on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
12/24/2015: Assailants attacked local farmers in Paitan village, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Two farmers were killed in the attack. This was one of five related attacks on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
02/16/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device targeting the convoy of Chief Superintendent Wendy Rosario in Badas village, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. Rosario, the Southern Mindanao regional police director, was unharmed and there were no other reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Tubungan town, Iloilo province, Philippines. The outcome of the attack is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the New People's Army (NPA).
04/24/2015: Ten assailants abducted Dante Bulanon from his residence in San Agustin village, Aroroy town, Masbate province, Philippines. Bulanon, a suspected informant, was publicly executed shortly after in front of a chapel. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/23/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device targeting communication cables in Javalera village, Cavite province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in relation to an extortion demand.
09/25/2015: Assailants tied up Ariesto Capsa and then shot and killed his wife, Meriam, in Valparaido village, San Fernando district, Masbate province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/05/2015: An assailant opened fire on Generoso Bacalso, a village chief, and Duris Daug, a village councilor, in Alambre village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. The assailant was killed and Bacalso was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Southern Mindanao Regional Command (SMRC) of the New People's Army (NPA).
06/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Datu Unsay district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/05/2015: Ten assailants set fire to a logging truck in Santa Juana village, Tagbina district, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the truck was damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/16/2015: Assailants fired grenade launchers at a military detachment in Pagatin village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Six soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/09/2015: An explosive device detonated at National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission tower 44 in Batulawan village, Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. This was one of two related bombings targeting NGCP transmission towers in Batulawan on the same date. There were no reported casualties, although the towers were damaged in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, police officials attributed the attacks to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) and Al-Khobar.
06/25/2015: Assailants opened fire on Jonathan Oldan at a convenience store in Pinagbuklod village, Cavite province, Philippines. Oldan, a CNN Philippines employee, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/06/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military helicopter in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. A pilot was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/19/2015: Assailants launched two grenades at a Philippine National Police (PNP) detachment at Camp Datu Akilan Ampatuan in Shariff Aguak district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/03/2015: Assailants forced villagers to return explosive devices discovered during an earlier recovery in Bohe village, Ungkaya Pukan town, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/15/2015: Assailants attacked a military patrol in Barangay Camanlangan, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. One soldier and an unknown number of assailants were wounded in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/13/2015: Thirty assailants opened fire on a police detachment in Bungsoan village, Capiz province, Philippines. A police officer and a civilian were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on Reynaldo Delente in barangay Poblacion, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Delente, a former paramilitary soldier, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/27/2015: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission tower in Pagalungan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/18/2015: Assailants set fire to a backhoe in San Jose village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/12/2015: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in San Antonio village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. The assailants sustained an unspecified number of casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Damutan village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed and two soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Macario Semilla in Antipolo city, Rizal province, Philippines. Semilla, a Liberal Party (LP) city council candidate, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Casoon village, Monkaryo district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and another was injured in the attack; additionally, the assailants sustained an undetermined number of casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/12/2015: Assailants opened fire on the convoy of Randy Climaco in Cayamcam village, Tungawan district, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Climaco, the mayor of Tungawan, was killed and four others, including vice mayor Abison Abduraok, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
05/10/2015: An unknown number of explosive devices were discovered and defused at a telecommunication cell phone site in Tuburan town, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/21/2015: Approximately 150 assailants opened fire on a Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) in Sandah village, Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. An Islamic preacher, identified as Baddiri Jamdane, was killed in ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/20/2015: Assailants fired two projectiles at a Philippine Army (PA) base in Sambolawan village, Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least two assailants were wounded in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
07/05/2015: Assailants shot and killed Corporal Saturnino Sargena at a market in Datu Hofer town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/19/2015: Assailants attacked a Citizen Armed Geographical Unit (CAFGU) patrol base in Sitio Palo, Hindangon, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. The assailants executed three CAFGU members. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/05/2015: Assailants attacked a retired soldier in Juban area, barangay Buraburan, Sorsogon province, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/22/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Columbio town, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
06/18/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Purok Manga area, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Two assailants were killed and 10 others, including five assailants and five soldiers, were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/15/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at Cafe Florencio Binggo in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as the grenade failed to detonate and was defused following its discovery. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official disputed the claim.
05/12/2015: Fifteen assailants opened fire on a joint police and military patrol in Cawayan village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. A civilian was killed and three others, including police and military personnel, were injured in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/26/2015: Assailants attacked an Apex Mining Company outpost in Masara village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Two security guards were used as human shields and were released shortly after the attack. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/13/2015: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission tower in Galakit village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although the tower was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/16/2015: Assailants kidnapped a civilian in Valparaiso village, Masbate province, Philippines. The civilian was shot and killed soon afterward. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/09/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel near Sahaya village, Sulu province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/25/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at a military detachment in Elian village, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No one was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/07/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Sotero Macandili at a market in Santo Thomas, Batangas province, Philippines. Macandili, a former village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/04/2015: Fifteen assailants detonated two explosive devices inside the hangar of a Dole-Stanfilco Philippines banana plantation in Maragusan town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although the hangar, an aircraft, and a bridge were damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/04/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Timbangan village, Shariff Aguak municipality, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on Sergeant Romero Tan in Mahayag village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Tan, a Philippine Army (PA) soldier, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/15/2015: Assailants attacked military personnel in Datu Piang district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and another two were injured in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/11/2015: Assailants threw a grenade near a Community Police Assistance Center (COMPAC) in Kayaga village, Kabacan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. A civilian was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/20/2015: Assailants attacked three soldiers in a market in Datu Piang municipality, Maguindanao province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and two others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/19/2015: Assailants opened fire on Marco Engay Vea in Imamaling village, Magpet district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Vea, a former New People's Army member, was killed and a civilian was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/03/2015: An explosive device detonated after a rubber plantation farmer stepped on it in Mangal area, Sumisip town, Basilan province, Philippines. The farmer, identified as Hamirun Mingkong, was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a police official attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on Medsfar Ali in Sanito village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Ali, a village councilor, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/10/2015: Assailants launched grenades at a Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) patrol in Kiyutaan village, Sulu province, Philippines. A BPAT member was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/19/2015: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) tower in Ladia village, Sultan Kudarat district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two attacks targeting the electricity tower within 12 hours. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
07/07/2015: An assailant threw a fragmentation grenade at a military truck on Scott Road in Jolo town, Sulu province, Philippines. At least 11 civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/15/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel between Concepcion and Jose Rono town, Samar province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and two others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) carried out the attack.
08/18/2015: Assailants attacked Filipino soldiers on patrol in Mendis village, Pangantucan municipality, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Five attackers were killed and two soldiers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/30/2015: Assailants abducted two Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Casoon village, Monkayo district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Both hostages were released unharmed on November 3, 2015. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that the soldiers were targeted due to their poor treatment of civilians.
01/30/2015: An assailant fired a rocket at a vehicle parked at a university in Datu Odin Sinsuat town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No one was injured in the attack, but the vehicle was destroyed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/26/2015: Assailants opened fire on the convoy of Maria Angelica Amante-Matba in Camagong village, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. Amante-Matba, a town mayor and the provincial governor, was not harmed; however, at least one police officer was injured in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/11/2015: An assailant opened fire on Sanelyn Digo in Purok Santan, Cogon village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Digo, a barangay council member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/21/2015: Assailants shot and injured a college official in Arakan district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/23/2015: Assailants opened fire on Samuel Dacayo in Roxas neighborhood, Solano town, Nueva Vizcaya province, Philippines. Dacayo, a government prosecutor and a cousin of the mayor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/26/2015: Assailants attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) outpost in Villaflores , North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/23/2015: An explosive device detonated at M. Lhuillier Pawnshop in Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/17/2015: A grenade detonated at a quarry site in Matalam district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. A laborer was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/04/2015: Assailants armed with a grenade launcher and firearms attacked a camp of the Philippine Army and the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in Mabini village, Del Gallego town, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. The spouse of a CAFGU member was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/18/2015: Assailants detonated a landmine and opened fire against a Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) patrol jeep in Matho town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. One person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
08/17/2015: Assailants shot and killed Joel Gulamtico, a suspected military informant, in President Roxas municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/19/2015: An explosive device detonated at a police station in Laum village, Maimbung town, Sulu province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although the station was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police officials attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/21/2015: Assailants opened fire on Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) officers in Sandah village, Patikul district, Sulu province, Philippines. At least one civilian was wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/27/2015: Assailants shot and killed William Briones, Jr., a local farmer, in Sitio Maligaya, MacArthur village, Masbate province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/28/2015: Assailants opened fire on a village councilor in Laoang city, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. The councilor was killed and his son was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/16/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Colonel Edwin Respicio in Bulua village, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. Respicio, a senior military officer, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/13/2015: Four assailants on motorcycles opened fire on Dhats Simon in Barangay Gli-Gli, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Simon, the Barangay Bulol chairperson, was killed in the attack, along with his bodyguard. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/27/2015: Assailants opened fire on Wedihenyo Gonzales in Obi village, Caramoran district, Catanduanes province, Philippines. Gonzales, a suspected informant, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/15/2015: Assailants attacked a military vehicle in Pantar town, Lanao del Norte province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and eight others, including two assailants, were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Kilafah Islamic Movement.
08/20/2015: Assailants fired a grenade at a Special Forces (SF) Battalion sentry post in Rosary Heights 2, Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and another was wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/31/2015: Assailants opened fire on Christian Vibares, a police officer, in New Moriones village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. An assailant was killed and Vibares and another assailant were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/14/2015: Assailants attacked a police patrol in near Sitio Anas, Tigao village, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. A police officer, identified as Abelardo Jacinto, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on Lecadio Devera in Bayambang town, Pangasinan province, Philippines. Devera, a former vice mayor, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/23/2015: An explosives-laden vehicle detonated at a bar across the street from a bus terminal in Guiwan neighborhood, Zamboanga city, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Two people were killed and 52 were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/26/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Sitio Camarin, Napnapan village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Three people, including a soldier and two assailants, were killed and six assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/17/2015: Assailants detonated explosive devices near a logging firm vehicle in Limulan area, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Following the blasts, assailants also opened fire on the vehicle. At least three people were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/22/2015: Assailants set up a roadblock at a road construction project site in Bungabong village, Sultan Mastura town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related incidents that occurred at the project site in Bungabong village on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).
01/08/2015: Assailants opened fire on Nerlita Ledesma in Tuyo village, Bataan province, Philippines. Ledesma, a tabloid reporter, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/10/2015: Assailants attacked a construction site along the Bukidnon-Davao road in Sumalili village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/27/2015: Assailants abducted a money lender in Zamboanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. The hostage was released unharmed on July 6, 2016. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/20/2015: An explosive device detonated in San Vicente village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Two civilians were injured in the blast. This was one of two related attacks in San Vicente on this date; this blast was indented to target police officers responding to the scene of an earlier attack on a plantation. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/05/2015: A grenade exploded in Matatag area, Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/03/2015: Assailants opened fire on a civilian in Palma Gil village, Talaingod town, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. The civilian was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/04/2015: Assailants attacked the Lapanday Foods Corporation compound in Kipalbig village, Tampakan town, South Cotabato province, Philippines. A security guard was killed and five soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/23/2015: Assailants attacked military personnel in Bitaugan village, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/07/2015: An explosive device detonated at a rubber plantation in Lukketun village, Sumisip town, Basilan province, Philippines. One worker was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/03/2015: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Anselmo Mejias Sr. in Malalag, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed and two people, including Mejias Sr., the vice mayor of Malalag, and an assailant, were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/02/2015: Assailants opened fire on police in Tenan village, Ipil district, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. One army soldier was killed and several other people, including civilians, were wounded when responding to the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/06/2015: An explosive device detonated near a military ambulance in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Two soldiers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/26/2015: Assailants attacked a military patrol in Barangay Binondo, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/31/2015: Assailants attacked the Namukanan bridge project in Daguit, Camarines Norte, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed and one soldier was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/17/2015: An assailant armed with a knife attempted to attack a military officer in Tagbak village, Indanan town, Sulu province, Philippines. The assailant was killed after the officer opened fire in response. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source identified the attacker as a Muslim fundamentalist.
11/06/2015: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission tower in Kurmatan area, Matampay village, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the tower was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/11/2015: Security forces discovered and defused six explosive devices near a bridge in Maligayan village, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/23/2015: Assailants attacked soldiers in White Kulaman village, Kitaotao district, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/24/2015: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) tower in Gandamatu village, Ramain, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two electricity towers targeted on the same night. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
02/13/2015: Five assailants attacked a construction site near a bridge in Palomaria village, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/20/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting a remittance center in Lamitan, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/24/2015: An assailant opened fire on Edwin Cua in Bacnotan district, La Union province, Philippines. Cua, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/16/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment near a college in Calimuog area, Alayao village, Camarines Norte province, Philippines. One civilian was killed during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/13/2015: Assailants opened fire on Martin Banguin in Santiago City, Isabela province, Philippines. Bangui, an employee of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, and a student were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/13/2015: Assailants opened fire on a retired senior police inspector at his residence in Belete village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. The inspector, Augurio Coranez, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/01/2015: An assailant threw a hand grenade at a village hall in Dayao village, Mandaon municipality, Masbate province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/08/2015: Assailants shot and killed Junrey Surabia, a soldier, in Labangan district, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/17/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a military patrol near Lianga town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/06/2015: Assailants intercepted two soldiers at a makeshift roadblock in San Patricio village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. The soldiers were questioned and frisked and then shot and killed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/07/2015: Assailants opened fire on Wendell Gaseta in Ilustre village, President Roxas municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Gaseta, a village councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/10/2015: Assailants set to fire to three vehicles at a rice-drying facility in Comawas area, Halapitan, San Fernando town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/30/2015: Assailants threw a fragmentation grenade outside of a convenience store in Sitio Balisawan, Tomado, North Cotabato province, Philippines. At least three civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/15/2015: A roadside bomb detonated targeting the convoy of Mujiv Hataman in Sitio Urot, Tipo-Tipo town, Basilan province, Philippines. Hataman, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) governor, was not harmed and there were no other reported casualties. In addition, two other roadside bombs were discovered and defused following the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/09/2015: Assailants opened fire on Felipe Sarmiento in Taysan town, Batangas province, Philippines. Sarmiento, a village council member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/26/2015: Assailants attacked military personnel in Butril, Sultan Kadarat, Philippines. Eight assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. Ansar Al-Khilafa (Philippines) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/26/2015: Assailants opened fire on the car of Rodolfo Valdez in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. Valdez, a municipal councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police arrested two people in connection with the attack.
06/15/2015: Assailants opened fire on a government employee in Isabela City, Basilan area, Philippines. One person was killed and the employee was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/24/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Banaba village, Datu Abdullah Sangki district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Four assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. This was one of five related attacks on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
02/01/2015: Three explosive devices were discovered and defused in Sitio Bagong Barrio area, Santa Lourde village, Barcelona town, Sorsogon province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) watchperson in Jangan village, Masbate province, Philippines. The watchperson was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/14/2015: Assailants attacked military personnel in Bunawan Brook village, Bunawan district, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Six soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/23/2015: Assailants attacked military personnel in Kitcharao city, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/19/2015: Assailants attacked Teodoro Escanilla in his house in Tadon village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. Escanilla, a journalist, chairman of the Anakpawis political party, and spokesman of the Karapatan human rights group, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/27/2015: Ten assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on military personnel in San Agustin village, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. An assailant was killed and three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/25/2015: Assailants shot and killed a soldier in the Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/13/2015: Assailants attacked the construction site of the Century Peak Mini Hydro Plant in Igcabugao village, Iloilo province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related attacks on construction sites in Igbaras town on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/17/2015: Assailants set fire to an unknown number of houses in Hanayan, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/19/2015: Assailants opened fire on a village chair in Tambo village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. The chair, Domingo Briones, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/12/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device targeting a military patrol in Mabini district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Three people, including a civilian and two soldiers, were killed and 14 soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/16/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Bacolod village, Irosin district, Sorsogon province, Philippines. Three assailants were killed and two soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/23/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Maguyepyep village, Abra province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. This was one of two attacks targeting CAFGU personnel in Abra on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, a source attributed the incidents to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/31/2015: Assailants shot and killed a soldier at a store in Pag-oring Nuevo village, Libmanan district, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on a motorcycle transporting Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Lumanggang, Pantukan district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. At least two people, including a soldier and a civilian, were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/09/2015: An explosive device detonated at National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission tower 45 in Batulawan village, Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. This was one of two related bombings targeting NGCP transmission towers in Batulawan on the same date. There were no reported casualties, although the towers were damaged in the blasts. Additionally, another explosive device was discovered and defused at tower 45 following the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, police officials attributed the attacks to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) and Al-Khobar.
04/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Nurahman Japparul and his escort in Mangal village, Basilan province, Philippines. Both Japparul, the Mangal village chair, and his escort were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/10/2015: An explosive device detonated outside of the Civil-Military Operations (CMO) office on Pedro Colina Hill, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/24/2015: Assailants attacked a marine outpost in the Philippines. One marine was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/22/2015: An explosive device detonated at a rubber plantation in Mangal neighborhood, Sumisip, Basilan province, Philippines. A plantation supervisor was killed in the blast. This was one of two attacks on the plant on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/07/2015: Two explosive devices were discovered and safely defused in Pinukpuk district, Kalinga province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/20/2015: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire against military personnel in Pagan village, Kitaotao town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Five soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/09/2015: Assailants attacked a military base with rockets in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reports of casualties from the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), stating that they were retaliating after the military's capture of their main camp.
12/20/2015: Three explosive devices detonated targeting a military convoy in Indanan district, Sulu province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/02/2015: Assailants threw two grenades at a civilian residence in Talakag, Bukidnon province, Philippines. At least one person was killed and another was injured in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/18/2015: Three explosive devices attached to a steel tower of the National Grid Corporation were discovered and safely defused in Carmen district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/18/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military convoy between Madalunot and Pahug villages, Pinabacdao district, Samar province, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/16/2015: Assailants opened fire on civilians in Palian village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Two people were killed in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/21/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) soldier traveling with two civilians in Limbocandis village, Sumisip district, Basilan province, Philippines. The soldier was killed and an unknown number of assailants were killed or wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/24/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Manayupit village, Capiz province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/27/2015: An explosive device detonated prematurely as assailants were planting it in Latih village, Patikul district, Sulu province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/25/2015: Assailants intercepted police officers responding to an earlier attack in Santa Rosa village, Camarines Norte province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of three related attacks in Santa Rosa on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on two police officers in Sitio Man-ol, Salbo village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. One officer was killed and the other was injured in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/30/2015: Assailants kidnapped Bitche Navales in Dominga, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Navales was killed soon after the abduction. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that victim was killed because she was an informant.
04/12/2015: Assailants abducted former members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Tagbalili village, Esperanza town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/19/2015: Assailants opened fire on civilians in a boat near Maimbung town, Sulu province, Philippines. Two civilians were killed and one other was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)
07/25/2015: Assailants opened fire on a former soldier in Purok 4 area, Ramay village, Albay province, Philippines. The former soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on a village council member in barangay San Antonio, Oton area, Iloilo province, Philippines. The council member was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/22/2015: Two explosive devices were discovered and defused in Hinapuyan village, Madrid town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/04/2015: An assailant opened fire on Marine soldiers in Sitio Lungan Gitong, Bus-Bus village, Sulu province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police officials suspected that the assailant was a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/16/2015: Assailants fired projectiles and opened fire on Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Hinimbangan village, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/31/2015: Eight explosive devices were discovered in Bohe village, Ungkaya Pukan town, Basilan province, Philippines. The devices were intended to target military forces in the area. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/22/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Sandah village, Patikul district, Sulu province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/09/2015: An assailant opened fire on Domingo Isip in Bansalan town, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Isip, a candidate for councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/22/2015: Assailants attacked two individuals, including a police officer, inside a van in Salbu town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/03/2015: Twenty assailants attacked military and police personnel aboard two civilian trucks in Del Carmen village, Cawayan town, Masbate province, Philippines. Five people, including a soldier and four assailants, were killed and three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/10/2015: Assailants abducted Jemrhyl Ray Jaid, the son of a police officer, from Asturias village, Jolo town, Sulu province, Philippines. Jaid was released on May 23, 2015. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and stated that the ASG targeted Jaid in retaliation for his father's killing of an ASG member earlier in the year.
04/09/2015: An explosive device planted on a Yellow Bus Line passenger bus was discovered and defused along Tacurong-Isulan Highway in Tuacurong city, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/13/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device and attacked the office of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Catbalogan City, Samar province, Philippines. One inmate was killed and three jail officers were wounded in the raid. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/25/2015: Assailants fired grenades at a Catholic church in Malagakit village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/27/2015: An explosive device detonated near a military patrol in Santa Filomena village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and five others were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/09/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in San Isidro village, Bulan district, Sorsogon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/08/2015: Assailants opened fire on Nelbert Esguiran in Hacienda Santa Ana area, San Isidro village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Esguiran, president of the United Canlusong Upland Reforestation and Development, was killed and one other person was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/18/2015: An explosives-laden motorcycle detonated outside of the Kamayan Bar near a military base in Bus-Bus village, Jolo town, Sulu province, Philippines. At least two civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/22/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused at the old school building in Sumisip town, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/10/2015: Assailants stopped and set fire to a Sumifru Philippines Incorporated vehicle in Surallah, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/11/2015: An assailant opened fire on Jeremy Rosario in San Ramon village, Pangasinan province, Philippines. Rosario, a former board member for the province, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/04/2015: Assailants opened fire on Bobby Azares in Buenos Aires village, Masbate province, Philippines. Azares, a fish vendor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/04/2015: Assailants opened fire on a coconut truck in Carmen town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. The driver was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/10/2015: Assailants shot and killed a former soldier in La Libertad town, Negros Oriental province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/26/2015: Assailants opened fire on Ricardo Paghubasan in Temporan, Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. Paghubasan, a Philippine Army (PA) corporal and the head of a peace and development outreach program, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/27/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Apatan village, Kalinga province, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants opened fire on the military personnel. Three soldiers were killed and 13 others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/10/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at the vehicle of village chairperson Sajid Ambiton in Sambulawan area, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Ambiton and a soldier were killed and a military captain was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/31/2015: Assailants attacked two Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Binahian-C village, Quezon province, Philippines. The soldiers were killed in the attack. The Apolonio Mendoza Command (AMC) of the New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that the victims were former rebels.
03/02/2015: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in Kabengi village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Yauri area, Calapagan village, Lupon district, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. An assailant was killed and five others were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/06/2015: Assailants kidnapped a child in Asturias village, Jolo city, Sulu province, Philippines. The hostage was released on February 20, 2015. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/03/2015: Approximately 200 assailants attacked Katalawan village in La Paz town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. At least one person, a tribal elder identified as Rene Bucalas, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/18/2015: Twenty assailants set fire to heavy equipment in San Agustin village, Batangas province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/15/2015: Assailants attacked a military headquarters in Bonbon village, Sulu province, Philippines. At least four soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/01/2015: Assailants opened fire on civilians at a barangay hall in Datu Sultan Ismael village, Dasmarinas municipality, Cavite province, Philippines. A barangay administrator and two other people were killed and one person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/18/2015: Assailants attacked an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) patrol in New Visayas area, Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New Peoples Army (NPA).
10/12/2015: Assailants abducted Datu Saligando, a tribal leader, from Camagong village, Nasipit district, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/09/2015: Assailants opened fire on Wahid Micawayan Saliling in Bayan Luma II area, Imus city, Cavite province, Philippines. Saliling, a village chair, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/13/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Capitan Angel village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/02/2015: Assailants set fire to houses in Kitaotao city, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but several houses were destroyed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/22/2015: Assailants set fire to two backhoes at a construction project site in Darong village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of four attacks targeting construction equipment in Santa Cruz district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/10/2015: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/24/2015: Assailants set a school on fire in Parang town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/23/2015: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) tower in Taverdo, Buluan district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
11/19/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on military personnel in White Kulaman village, Kitaotao district, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Three people, including a village councilor and two soldiers, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/15/2015: Security forces discovered and defused two explosive devices in Togoponon neighborhood, Hinapuyan area, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/27/2015: Four assailants on two motorcycles shot and killed Cosme Maestrado, a journalist, near a shopping center on Rizal Street in Ozamiz city, Misamis Occidental province, Northern Mindanao region, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/06/2015: Assailants abducted Isabel Muyargas, a former Department of Education official, and her grandson in Bangkerohan area, Ipil town, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. The victims were released the following day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/01/2015: Assailants abducted four tribal leaders in Sitio Bulo village, Dagohoy Barangay, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. Kalumpot Dalon was released on August 13, 2015 and the remaining three were released on September 23, 2015. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the abduction to members of the New People's Army (NPA) Southern Mindanao regional committee.
08/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier between Doroluman and Makalangot villages in Arakan district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. The soldier was injured and his son was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/16/2015: Four assailants abducted two Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) members from Balubad village, Quezon province, Philippines. The abductees were rescued on April 17, 2015. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/14/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military camp in Cervantes town, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police officials suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
11/28/2015: Assailants shot and killed retired Army sergeant Rodolfo Valeroso in Cawayang Bugtong village, Guimba town, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/29/2015: A homemade explosive device detonated targeting a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) electricity tower in Patani village, Marawi city, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related bombings targeting electricity towers in Patani on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
03/06/2015: Assailants fired a projectile at a military vehicle in Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least one soldier was wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attaclk.
11/27/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at the compound of a doctor in Zamboanga city, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/12/2015: Assailants set fire to an Alternative Learning Center for Agriculture and Development (ALCADEV) in Sibagat municipality, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the building was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/25/2015: Four explosive devices were discovered and defused in Kulasi Laud village, Maimbung town, Sulu province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/03/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Anticala village, Butuan district, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/07/2015: An explosive device detonated as military personnel were attempting to locate landmines in Sitio Canaan area, Pagasa village, Alabel town, Sarangani province, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/05/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Joaquin Rillo Senior and Jose B. Bonabora on Congressional Road in San Isidro Labrador I village, Dasmarinas City, Cavite province, Philippines. Rillo Senior, a barangay chairperson, was killed and Bonabora, a barangay tanod, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/10/2015: Assailants attacked soldiers in Barangay Kalapaton, Kibawe, North Cotabato, Philippines. An unknown number of soldiers were killed and injured in the ambush. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the alleged death of a civilian by the military.
07/28/2015: An explosive device detonated as an assailant attempted to plant it in Purok 1 area near Maco town, Panibasan village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. The assailant was killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources identified the assailant as a member of the New People's Army (NPA).
08/05/2015: Assailants fired a grenade at a military base in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No one was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on Espaldon Bara Tingkahan in Patikul district, Sulu province, Philippines. Tingkahan, a police officer, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/20/2015: Three explosive devices were discovered and defused in Kajatian village, Sulu province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/26/2015: Assailants attempted to abduct a soldier's two daughters from Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. The two girls escaped the attack unharmed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/27/2015: Assailants opened fire on Matling Industrial Commercial Corporation security personnel in Picong town, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. Two people were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Tacayan village, Capiz province, Philippines. At least two soldiers and an unknown number of assailants were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, authorities suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
04/02/2015: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Tagas village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants also opened fire on the patrol. At least one assailant was killed and a soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/10/2015: Two assailants abducted Allyn Muksan Abdurajak in Kajatian village, Sulu province, Philippines. Abdurajak, a government teacher at the Jolo School of Fisheries, was released approximately nine hours later. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/03/2015: Assailants opened fire on soldiers at a public market in Buldon town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/18/2015: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) tower in Ladia village, Sultan Kudarat district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two attacks targeting the electricity tower within 12 hours. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
02/19/2015: Assailants set fire to mining equipment in Patungcaleo village, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. The equipment was damaged in the attack. The assailants identified themselves as members of the New People's Army (NPA).
03/29/2015: Assailants attacked a sawmill and set fire to equipment in Trento district, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/26/2015: Twenty assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Luna Sur village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related attacks in Luna Sur village on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Arnaldo Manjares in Bibincahan village, Sorsogon city, Sorsogon province, Philippines. Manjares, a former military major, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/21/2015: Two assailants threw grenades at civilians during the Kalimundan Festival on the Isulan-Tacurong highway in Isulan city, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. At least 11 people were injured in the blast. One grenade detonated; the second unexploded grenade was found at the site. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/18/2015: Assailants opened fire on a civilian vehicle in Pamalian area, Shariff Saydona Mustapha town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Four people were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/13/2015: Assailants opened fire on construction workers in San Jose del Monte city, Bulacan province, Philippines. Four people were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/28/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Community Police Assistance Center (CPAC) officer patrolling Capitol Park during the Pili Festival in Burabod village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. The police officer was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/12/2015: Assailants attempted to plant explosive devices in Diatagon village, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. The assailants were arrested by security forces at a checkpoint before they could plant the explosive devices. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/15/2015: Two explosive devices detonated in Timbangan village, Shariff Aguak district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/03/2015: Assailants opened fire on a former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldier in Mahanud village, Mataguinao district, Samar province, Philippines. At least one child was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/14/2015: Approximately 25 assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a military convoy in Los Arcos village, Prosperidad town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed and five others were injured in the ensuing clash. Another explosive device was discovered and defused following the clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/15/2015: Assailants abducted Ramon Sanson Jr. in Isabela City, Basilan province, Philippines. Sanson, a civilian, was released a few hours later. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/19/2015: Assailants attacked the Serbisyo Caravan in Tibucag area, Dagohoy village, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) patrol near a school in Mayanis village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/23/2015: Assailants opened fire on Antonio Buan on Cayagan Valley Road near Santa Rita Bata village, Bulacan province, Philippines. At least two people, including Buan, a city prosecutor in San Jose del Monte, were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/05/2015: Assailants opened fire on two brothers in Barangay Banquerohan, near Legazpi city, Albay province, Philippines. The brothers, who may have been working for the military, were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/27/2015: Assailants opened fire on Rey Rivera in Calvario neighborhood, Meycauayan city, Bulacan province, Philippines. Rivera, the city's assistant engineer, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/14/2015: Assailants established a roadblock on the Davao-Butuan highway in Bankerohan Sur village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/09/2015: Assailants attacked a village in Bayasong area, Lutayan town, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Five people, including a council member and a village chair, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
10/01/2015: A roadside bomb detonated targeting the convoy of Abdulbak Ajibon in Sunrise village, Isabela City, Basilan province, Philippines. Ajibon, the vice mayor of Isabela City, was unharmed, although four people were killed and 11 others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) may have been involved.
07/13/2015: Three assailants attacked Chief Inspector Renato Sto. Domingo in Concepcion Uno neighborhood, Marikina City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Domingo, the former Traffic Management and Enforcement division head, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/04/2015: Assailants opened fire on Policarpio Umbas and Ando Tan in Tonsuya village, Malabon City, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. Umbas, a barangay chairperson, and Tan, Umbas' bodyguard and a barangay tanod, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/17/2015: Two assailants attacked Romeo Tiqui and his companion in Bulanos village, Narvacan district, Ilocos Sur province, Philippines. Tiqui, a village councilor, was killed and his companion was abducted during the attack. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/16/2015: Assailants opened fire on two soldiers in Coral ni Lopez, Calaca district, Batangas province, Philippines. The soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/24/2015: Assailants attacked Takal village, Esperanza district, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of five related attacks on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
08/15/2015: Assailants opened fire on Martin Arroyo in Kauswagan village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Arroyo, a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) member, was wounded in the attack. This was one of three coordinated attacks in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Gubat town, Sorsogon province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one other was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
04/17/2015: An explosive device detonated at a military detachment in Magaslong village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/24/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Hibabaogan area, Washington village, Catarman district, Northern Samar province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and five others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/16/2015: Assailants shot and killed an Sergeant Zerix Gallarde, an army ranger, in San Antonio village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/15/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting a truck in Kauswagan village, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of three coordinated attacks in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/04/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused in barangay Nalus, Kiamba town, Sarangani province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/13/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Sangcadra Dimasar in Purok Bakhaw B, Kawit village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Dimasar, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/18/2015: Assailants opened fire on an Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) officer in Danag village, Sulu province, Philippines. The officer, Arjan Punzalan, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/26/2015: Assailants opened fire on an ABS-CBN Network news crew in Banggolo neighborhood, Marawi city, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/27/2015: Ten assailants stopped and set fire to a Dole Stanfilco van on a highway in Sitio Kawilan, Antipolo village, Marihatag district, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Pamalian village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least six people, including three soldiers and three assailants, were injured in the assault. This was one of three attacks on soldiers in Maguindanao carried out by the same group on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
01/20/2015: Assailants set fire to a bulldozer in Spring area, South Cotabato province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/18/2015: Assailants set up a roadblock and stopped the vehicle of Christopher Abarilla in San Isidro village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Abarilla, a public prosecutor, was unharmed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/04/2015: Assailants stopped a soldier along a road in Napo village, Palapag town, Northern Samar province, Philippines. When the soldier resisted, the attackers opened fire, killing the soldier. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/03/2015: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in Kayaga village, Kabacan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/29/2015: A homemade explosive device detonated targeting a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) electricity tower in Patani village, Marawi city, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related bombings targeting electricity towers in Patani on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
06/06/2015: Twenty assailants attacked a military outpost in Maluso town, Basilan province, Philippines. At least three people, including one Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member and two assailants, were killed and three others, including a CAFGU member and two assailants, were injured in the ensuing clash. The deceased CAFGU member was beheaded during the assault. This was one of two related attacks by the same group in Maluso on the same date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/08/2015: An explosive device detonated near a police vehicle in Puntian village, Quezon town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the vehicle. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/26/2015: Assailants attacked security forces in Balbalan town, Kalinga province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/21/2015: Assailants attacked a Dole Philippines compound in Blat sub-village, Sarangani province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although three pieces of heavy equipment were set ablaze during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/13/2015: A grenade detonated at a construction site in Tipo-Tipo town, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although road construction equipment was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/23/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused at the Mita bridge in Datu Unsay town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/07/2015: Assailants opened fire on workers at a banana plantation in Kidapawan city, North Cotabato province, Philippines. The two plantation workers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/07/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Roger Pascual at his residence in Camp Tinio village, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Pascual, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on soldiers escorting construction workers who were responding to an earlier incident in Bungabong village, Sultan Mastura town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. An assailant was killed and seven others, including two soldiers and five assailants, were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two related incidents that occurred at the project site in Bungabong village on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).
05/06/2015: Seven assailants abducted Guankim Lim Maujun, a local businessperson, from her residence in Tampakan Laminusa village, Siasi town, Sulu province, Philippines. A clash ensued during the kidnapping in which an assailant was killed and Maujun's son was injured. Maujun was also injured and rescued the following day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/14/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire targeting two military trucks in San Juan town, Iloilo province, Philippines. Six soldiers and a civilian were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/24/2015: Assailants attacked local farmers in Kauran village, Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Five farmers were killed in the attack. This was one of five related attacks on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
04/12/2015: Six assailants opened fire on a former soldier in Sitio Panas, Mahayahay village, Cawayan town, Masbate province, Philippines. The former soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/14/2015: Assailants attacked a mining compound in Banglag village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. A security guard was killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/18/2015: An assailant threw a grenade at Doque Basa, a soldier, and Boyet Liozo, a civilian in Lower Tungawan village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources identified the assailant as Sahid Yusop.
04/15/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military headquarters in Kabingi village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/02/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Franklin L. Dumdom in Purok 8 area, Tabontabon village, Sibagat town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Dumdom, a village chairperson, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/28/2015: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) detachment in Caburan Small village, Davao Occidental province, Philippines. At least one civilian was killed and a soldier was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/17/2015: Assailants executed Relmo Aguilar in Bongbong village, Pantukan district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. This was one of four related executions that occurred in Pantukan on this date. The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Aguilar was targeted because he did not concede with the group's demand to report to an NPA camp after being suspected of selling illegal drugs.
05/09/2015: Assailants opened fire on Juanito Diaz near his residence in Nagpapacao village, Samar province, Philippines. Diaz, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/04/2015: Security forces identified and arrested five assailants planting explosive devices in Napnapan village, Pantukan town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources identified the assailants as five suspected New People's Army (NPA) members.
12/07/2015: Assailants attacked a construction company compound in Lamfugon village, Lake Sebu town, South Cotabato province, Philippines. Two security guards were killed and five others were injured in the attack; additionally, the assailants set fire to heavy equipment during the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/08/2015: Assailants attacked Tulunan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Three assailants and three civilians were killed and two assailants were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
10/07/2015: Assailants abducted Marcelino Apa, a tribal leader, from Camagong village, Nasipit town, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military headquarters in Erenas village, Samar province, Philippines. A soldier and a civilian were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/21/2015: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Tinago, Juban district, Sorsogon province, Philippines. An explosive devices also detonated during the assault. At least three assailants were killed and two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/10/2015: Assailants attempted to attack a village in an area between Mamasapano and Sharif Saidona towns, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Two soldiers and six assailants were killed and two soldiers and five assailants were injured in the ensuing clash between the assailants and security forces. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/26/2015: Assailants set fire to a piece of construction equipment near the Sitio Alsum area, Barangay Buluang, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. A backhoe was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/13/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Sitio Tinungkaan area, Tamban village, Sarangani province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/15/2015: Assailants opened fire on a retired teacher in Maglaoi Sur village, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. The teacher was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/06/2015: Security forces discovered and safely defused an unknown number of explosive devices in Sitio Kidaraan, Barangay Anitapan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/23/2015: Assailants attacked Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) personnel in Suminao village, Paquibato district, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/15/2015: Assailants abducted Hadja Dingkim Yap from her residence in Chinese Pier village, Jolo town, Sulu province, Philippines. Yap was released on March 18, 2015. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Tante Gonong Balbas and Joel Ca-binco Alapit in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. Balbas, a priest, and Alapit, a businessperson, were both injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/00/2015: Sometime between May 3, 2015 and May 9, 2015, assailants attacked barangay officials in Cabantaw village, Rosario town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. A Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/07/2015: Assailants threw an explosive device at the Island Petroleum Corporation oil depot in Isabela City, Basilan province, Philippines. The device failed to detonate and was defused by security forces. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/01/2015: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) convoy in Mahayag village, San Miguel district, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the convoy and nearby civilians. At least three people, including one soldier, one civilian, and one assailant, were killed and six others, including five soldiers and one civilian, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/12/2015: Approximately 10 assailants attacked military personnel near the site of a planned coal-fired power plant in Sitio Carinay, Villa Ibaba village, Quezon province, Philippines. Three people, including an assailant, a soldier, and a civilian, were killed and four soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the locals' alleged opposition to a proposed power plant.
08/26/2015: Security forces discovered and disarmed an explosive device on the Bukidnon-Davao Road in Palacapao village, Quezon city, Bukidnon province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/13/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Pagan village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Castilla, Sorsogon, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/22/2015: Assailants set fire to a crane at a construction project site in Tagabuli village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of four attacks targeting construction equipment in Santa Cruz district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/06/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire against a military patrol in Matang Tubig area, Real village, Monreal town, Masbate province, Philippines. An unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/07/2015: Assailants attacked Barangay Councilor Jose Auditor Jr. while he was on his motorcycle near Ragay municipality, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. Auditor was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/10/2015: Assailants abducted Cirilo Bagnuran in La Castellana municipality, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Bagnuran, a Revolutionary Proletarian Army member and former New People's Army (NPA) member, was released on December 25, 2015. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the NPA.
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/07/2015: Assailants shot and killed Datu Ricardo Mandihinog Sulhayan, a Higaonon tribal leader, in Camagong village, Nasipit town, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA)'s North Central Mindanao Regional Command (NCMRC).
11/10/2015: Assailants attacked a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) detachment in Guijalo village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although weapons and other military equipment were stolen during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/14/2015: Assailants opened fire on police personnel when they discovered explosive devices along a road in Sitio Binubon, Malinao village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. Five police officers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/26/2015: Assailants attacked a Dole Stanfilco plantation in Luna Sur village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although two trucks were torched during the attack. This was one of two related attacks in Luna Sur village on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/28/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) camp in San Felipe village, Basud town, Camarines Norte province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/16/2015: Assailants abducted Omainah Cuno, Jabbar Mimbala, and Maisara Mangoranca from Gandamato village, Ditsaan Ramain area, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. The three hostages were released on May 17, 2015. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
11/30/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Florentino P. Mabras Jr. in Poblacion, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Mabras, a municipal councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/05/2015: Assailants opened fire on a soldier in Paquibato district, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/21/2015: Three explosive devices were discovered and defused underneath a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) power tower in Tacupan neighborhood, Carmen city, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/14/2015: Assailants opened fire on Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldiers in Bagangan village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. At least two soldiers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/23/2015: Assailants shot and killed Alvin Enca, a suspected military informant, in Barangay Lama-Lama, President Roxas municipality, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/24/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Katibpuan village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks targeting military detachments in Katibpuan on this date. Four assailants were injured in the ensuing clashes. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/12/2015: Assailants attacked two soldiers on motorcycles in Barangay Noa, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Both soldiers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/24/2015: Assailants opened fire on a farmer's assistant in Ginorangan village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. The assistant was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/28/2015: Four assailants opened fire on the cafe owned by Anthony Taberna in Quezon, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Taberna, an ABS-CBN journalist, was unharmed in the attack, but the shop was damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/07/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a military patrol in Sitio Bayabas, Palma Gil village, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/06/2015: Assailants opened fire on Oliver Franco in Santa Cruz neighborhood, Manila city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. Franco, a village chair, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/09/2015: Two explosive devices were discovered and defused on a highway in Osmena village, Compostela town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and stated that the incident was part of a series of attacks designed to prevent the National Servisyo Caravan from taking place.
08/20/2015: Assailants shot and killed an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) corporal in Nabalawag, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/22/2015: Assailants detonated two explosive devices and opened fire on the convoy of Ruben Jude Lim in Ilaya village, Balud district, Masbate province, Philippines. Lim, the Balud mayor, was unharmed and there were no other reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/16/2015: Assailants set fire to a logging truck in Imamaling village, Magpet district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
03/31/2015: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Mambiranan, Iloilo province, Philippines. One police officer was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the New People's Army (NPA).
06/14/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at the house of a German national in Catarman, Cebu, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/07/2015: Assailants abducted Rolando del Torchio, an Italian restaurant owner and former Catholic priest, from Dipolog city, Zamboanga del Norte province, Philippines. The victim was released on April 8, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the Urban Terrorist Group (UTG) of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/11/2015: An explosive device detonated in Batulawan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was behind the attack.
03/24/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in New Bataan, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on the convoy of Abraham Ibba in Tarusan village, Bataraza municipality, Palawan province, Philippines. At least two people including Ibba, a former mayor, current board member, and future mayoral candidate, were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/09/2015: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in Purok 1A area, Bantacan village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/18/2015: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Himagtocon village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/20/2015: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device on a highway in South Manuangan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Conrado Oligo Agtarap in Calungbuyan village, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. Agtarap, a Partido ng Bagong Maharlika town councilor candidate, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/16/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Tipo-Tipo village, Basilan province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and eight others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/27/2015: At least 30 assailants attacked a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) van carrying New People's Army (NPA) inmates in Amontay village, Marihatag district, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Four people, including three BJMP personnel and an NPA inmate, were injured and two BJMP officials were abducted during the ensuing clash. The two BJMP officials were released on May 21, 2015. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/24/2015: Twenty assailants attacked a military patrol in Remedios T. Romualdez town, Agusan Del Norte province, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/19/2015: Assailants fired grenades at a Philippine National Police (PNP) Special Action Company post near a hospital in Datu Hoffer town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/27/2015: An explosive device detonated prematurely in Pikit town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Two assailants were killed and a civilian was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/26/2015: Assailants fired two mortars at a military detachment in Kanguan village, Datu Piang town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No one was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) carried out the attack.
01/24/2015: Assailants abducted three people, including Noui Hong Sung, in Roseller Lim town, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Two of the hostages escaped shortly after the abduction and Sung, a Korean businessperson, was killed on October 31, 2015. No group claimed responsibility; however, authorities attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and the Waning Abdusalam Group (WAG).
04/14/2015: Security forces defused an explosive device after it fell off a suspected assailant's motorcycle in Guiwan neighborhood, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/22/2015: Assailants set fire to a grader, a dump truck, and a backhoe at a construction project site in Zone 1 neighborhood, Santa Cruz town, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of four attacks targeting construction equipment in Santa Cruz district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/26/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused along Rizal Avenue in Lamitan city, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, authorities attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on a former New People's Army (NPA) member in Esperanza village, Pilar town, Sorsogon province, Philippines. The former member was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/02/2015: Assailants detonated a landmine and opened fire against military personnel in Binucayan village, Loreto town, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Four soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/01/2015: Assailants attacked Rene Villar in sitio Lucsohan, Cauayan town, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Villar, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the victim was allegedly involved in illegal operations.
05/04/2015: Assailants abducted a village chairperson and two Coast Guard members from Aliguay village, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte province, Philippines. The chairperson was beheaded on August 11, 2015, while the other two hostages escaped on August 19, 2015. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/26/2015: Assailants attacked the residence of Jay Isaac Agatep III in Callao Norte village, Cagayan province, Philippines. Agatep, a municipal councilor, was unharmed, although the assailants dragged his father from the house and opened fire on him. Agatep's father was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to New People's Army (NPA).
01/07/2015: An explosive device planted in the car of a judge detonated in Poblacion village, San Juan town, Siquijor province, Philippines. No one was injured in the blast, but the car was destroyed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/04/2015: Assailants opened fire on Nilo Santos in Ilustre village, President Roxas town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Santos, a Department of Public Works and Highways contractor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/06/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Ruel Manalo in Velmonte subdivision, Halang village, Naic town, Cavite province, Philippines. Manalo, a village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/05/2015: Four assailants shot and killed Daniel Lonzanida, a former town councilor, in Quezon city, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/12/2015: Fifty assailants set fire to two vehicles owned by a trader in Sitio Mangway, Pintatagan village, Banaybanay district, Davao Oriental province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/13/2015: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire targeting a police vehicle in Tuburan village, Capiz province, Philippines. At least two police officers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/05/2015: Assailants raided an unknown number of villages in Indalasa neighborhood, Malaybalay city, Bukidnon province, Philippines. The raids were followed by clashes with the Philippine Army's 8th Infantry Battalion. One Philippine soldier, Private 1st Class Randy Hulleza, was killed after the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/17/2015: Assailants executed Lloyd Canamo in Kingking village, Pantukan district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. This was one of four related executions that occurred in Pantukan on this date. The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Canamo was targeted because he did not concede with the group's demand to report to an NPA camp after being suspected of selling illegal drugs.
05/20/2015: Assailants opened fire on village officials in a village hall in Dagum, Samar province, Philippines. Two people were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/17/2015: Assailants executed Peneto Pascheco Senior in Kingking village, Pantukan district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. This was one of four related executions that occurred in Pantukan on this date. The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Pascheco was targeted because he did not concede with the group's demand to report to an NPA camp after being suspected of selling illegal drugs.
04/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Rafael Tesoro in Bualan village, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Tesoro, a village councilor, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/29/2015: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle carrying construction workers in Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/02/2015: Assailants attacked and seized a police station in Tuburan town, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. Additionally, the intruders planted several explosive devices inside the police station. No group claimed responsibility; however, a source attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/14/2015: Assailants attacked a water treatment facility near Mandali Barangay area, Masbate province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/21/2015: Two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on the vehicle of Jonathan Liwaq on Laur-Gabaldon Road in Laur district, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Liwag, the Laur Municipal Engineering Office Head, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/06/2015: Assailants fired rockets at the house of Akmad Ampatuan, a former mayor, in Guindulungan area, Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. A bystander was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of Tamano Mamalapat, a former member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
12/31/2015: Assailants fired a projectile at Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Datu Piang district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of three attacks targeting the military in Maguindanao on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/08/2015: An explosive device detonated near a police vehicle in Baganhan village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Assailants also threw grenades at the vehicle. At least three people, including two police officers and one civilian, were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that the incident was an accident.
12/00/2015: Sometime between December 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015, assailants opened fire on Jun Tarsum in Patikul district, Sulu province, Philippines. Tasrum, the Patikul vice mayor, was not harmed and there were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/20/2015: Assailants opened fire on a police vehicle in Bigao village, Albay province, Philippines. Two people, including a town councilor and a police officer, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military convoy in Sitio Panding area, Bungkaong village, Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. At least two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/14/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Charles Tan, a government engineer, in Pagadian city, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Tan was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/09/2015: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in Sitio Pala area, Sumimao village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/01/2015: An explosive device detonated inside a passenger bus in Polomolok municipality, South Cotabato province, Philippines. At least 18 people were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Al-Khobar and the Pentagon Kidnap Group.
01/20/2015: Assailants attacked a construction site in Mabini area, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. No casualties were reported, but heavy pieces of construction equipment were damaged in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/22/2015: Assailants set fire to three pieces of construction equipment from Alsons Construction in Lower Tamugan village, Marilog district, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two incidents targeting construction sites in Davao del Sur overnight. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/24/2015: Assailants fired a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) at the residence of Robert Lerado in Simsiman village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Lerado, a village councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/24/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Alonganen village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least four people, including two assailants and two civilians, were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/06/2015: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in a Yellow Bus Line bus in General Santos city, South Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/20/2015: Assailants opened fire on civilians at a shop in Culasi village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. One civilian was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/06/2015: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on a military vehicle in Kabalantian village, Arakan town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Sorsogon, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/28/2015: An assailant threw grenades at a jail in Navotas city, Metropolitan Manila province, Philippines. One civilian was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/05/2015: Assailants opened fire on Dionisio Viray in Punta village, Mangatarem town, Pangasinan province, Philippines. Viray, a village councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/08/2015: Assailants attacked a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Sitio Kipolot, Palacapao village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of three related attacks in Palacapao on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/07/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device targeting military personnel in Lagayas village, Basilan province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Casiguran, Sorsogon, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/10/2015: Assailants abducted 11 government water project workers from Daliao village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. The hostages were released on November 11, 2015. Additionally, several pieces of heavy equipment were set ablaze during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to Guerrilla Front 54 of the New People's Army (NPA).
03/08/2015: Assailants set fire to seven cargo trucks on Buda Highway in Sitio Kipolot, Palacapao village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of three related attacks in Palacapao on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/20/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Santa Elena, Camarines Norte, Philippines. An assailant was killed and a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member was injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Alan Madrilejos at a store in Casay village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. Madrilejos, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/08/2015: An explosive device targeting a security patrol detonated in Pio Duran town, Albay province, Philippines. Four soldiers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/19/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Sinoron village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and six others, including four assailants and two soldiers, were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/07/2015: Authorities arrested two assailants carrying explosive devices in barangay Andap, Compostela Valley, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources identified the assailants as members of the New People's Army (NPA).
10/02/2015: Assailants shot and killed Gabriel Roxas, a village chairperson, in Cuyapa village, Gabaldon town, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/02/2015: A roadside bomb detonated as a soldier went to defuse it near the Lagayas-Cabangalan section of the Basilan road in Tipo-Tipo municipality, Basilan district, Basilan province, Philippines. The explosive device was meant to target a government convoy. Philippine Army Corporal Hadjulla Manda was killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/15/2015: Assailants opened fire on Bawing Obsioma in Cabanglasan town, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Obsioma, the husband of Cabanglasan Vice Mayor, was killed and a civilian was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/11/2015: Assailants opened fire on Rogelio Cunanan in Santa Isabela village, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Cuanan, a village chairperson, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/31/2015: Assailants abducted two grandchildren of Pitogo Mayor Richard Garban along with a bakery worker in Pitogo town, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. The bakery worker was killed on April 3, 2015 while a second victim escaped on July 20, 2015. The third hostage was released unharmed on February 7, 2016. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/03/2015: Thirteen assailants attacked the residence of Tito Ibaya in Mapina village, Masbate City, Masbate province, Philippines. Ibaya, a village chief, was unharmed, although a laptop, a pistol, a radio, clothing, and P10,000 in cash were stolen during the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, a source attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA) and stated that the NPA carried out the attack in response to Ibaya's refusal to pay the group's revolutionary taxes.
05/02/2015: Assailants attacked a Special Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary member in Tumahubong village, Sumisip municipality, Basilan province, Philippines. The CAFGU member, Jahirul Baliyong, was killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/07/2015: Assailants attacked an election official in Bubong town, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. The official, Bashier Ampa, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/06/2015: Assailants attempted to abduct Adelaida Hablo, a local business person, from Kasulutan village, Jolo town, Sulu province, Philippines. Hablo managed to fend off the assailants and escape unscathed. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attempted kidnapping to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and arrested two of its members in connection with the incident.
05/18/2015: Assailants opened fire on Remigio Tagudar in San Juan town, Abra province, Philippines. Tagudar, a town councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/06/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Bai Monawara Ampatuan, the mayor of Datu Unsay, in Labu-Labu village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Ampatuan was unharmed, although a carpenter, identified as Mandato Progonero, was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/12/2015: Assailants kidnapped a Philippine Army (PA) soldier in Dumangas village, South Cotabato province, Philippines. The soldier, identified as Khen Subere, was released on June 13, 2015. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/28/2015: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Paquibato village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and one other was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/06/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting an army patrol in Malapatan district, Sarangani province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and five soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a police station in Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines. One police officer was injured in the attack. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldier in Matarling village, Basilan province, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/23/2015: Assailants attacked soldiers in Datu Anggal district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on a security patrol in Sitio Onor, Tagugpo village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Five security forces members were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/02/2015: Two assailants opened fire on Mas-ud Sappari in Kumalarang village, Isabela City, Basilan province, Philippines. Sappari, a former village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/15/2015: Assailants abducted three construction workers from Cadayan village, Basilan province, Philippines. The workers were rescued an hour after the abduction. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/18/2015: Assailants attacked a military intelligence official and his companion on the outskirts of Cotabato city, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The intelligence official was killed and his companion was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Nalapaan village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/14/2015: Three assailants attacked a passenger vehicle in San Roque neighborhood, Koronadal city, South Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/31/2015: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Linantangan village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least six assailants were killed and 20 others were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of three attacks targeting the military in Maguindanao on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/23/2015: An explosive device detonated near a military patrol in Tipo-Tipo village, Basilan province, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/19/2015: Assailants abducted Anie Malinao Ontua in Guinhalinan area, Barobo town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Ontua, a security guard for a mining firm, was killed shortly after the abduction. The assailants identified themselves as members of the New People's Army (NPA).
11/15/2015: Assailants threw a grenade at a gas station in Poblacion village, Kabacan district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/02/2015: Assailants opened fire on Wilfredo Degay, a police officer, in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. Degay was wounded in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, stating that it targeted Degay in order to punish him for his activities against the leftist outfit.
01/20/2015: Assailants opened fire on a village chief in Lower Bicutan neighborhood, Taguig city, Metropolitan Manila Territory, Philippines. The chief, Aurelio Padilla, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/07/2015: Assailants opened fire on soldiers watching over a road construction project in Barangay Binolosan Pequeno, Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/07/2015: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device near a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Salbo village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, military officials attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/08/2015: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on police personnel responding to earlier attacks in Sitio Kipolot, Palacapao village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. At least six police officers were injured in the attack. This was one of three related attacks in Palacapao on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, source attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/17/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) vehicle in Datu Unsay district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. The driver, identified as Virgilio Agad, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Magallanes, Sorsogon, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/28/2015: Assailants threw an explosive device at Kulotot Videoke Bar in Rosary Heights IV neighborhood, Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as the device did not fully detonate. Ansar Al-Khilafa (Philippines) claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/21/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused in front of Ayub Abdil's residence in Kaumpurnah Zone 3 neighborhood, Isabela City, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/30/2015: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers guarding a construction backhoe between Bunga and R.A. Padilla villages, Carangalan district, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. At least two soldiers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/04/2015: Assailants opened fire and threw a grenade at a vice mayor in Masa village, Cebu province, Philippines. An unknown number of people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/06/2015: Assailants abducted Gemma Adana in Taytay Manubo village, Naga district, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Adana, the mayor of Naga, was released unharmed on October 13, 2015. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the attack. However, sources attributed the attack to the Waning Abdusalam Group (WAG).
08/31/2015: Assailants set fire to a Malahutayong Pakigbisog Alang sa Sumusunod (MAPASU) cooperative and abducted Emerito Samarca in Lianga district, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Samarca, an Alternative Learning Center for Agricultural and Livelihood Development executive director, had his throat slit the following morning. This was one of two related attacks in the area overnight. The Magahat Militia claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Emerito Samarca was targeted for educating students with a specific ideology.
06/13/2015: Security forces discovered and defused four explosive devices in Sitio Montilla, Barangay Lun Padidu, Sarangani Province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/15/2015: Assailants abducted Cristituto Garcia, a Manobo tribal leader, from his residence in Sitio Hinayhayan, Cagwait town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Garcia was killed and his body was discovered on February 10, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/21/2015: Assailants opened fire on Roly Diaz in San Pablo city, Laguna province, Philippines. Diaz, a lottery operator and the father of the city councilor, was killed and his driver was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/28/2015: Assailants abducted Dennis Cabadonga, the son of a village chairperson, from sitio Lupag, Malintubuan village, Zamboanga del Norte province, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, police officials suspected the involvement of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
10/12/2015: A homemade explosive device was discovered and defused in Rosary Heights Mother area, Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/28/2015: An explosive device detonated near a backhoe in Al-Barka town, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although the backhoe was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was involved in the attack.
04/14/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Banglag village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. A Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member and one other person were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/21/2015: Assailants opened fire on Aniceto Rasalan on Sinsuat Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Rasalan, the secretary to the Cotabato City mayor, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/08/2015: Assailants set fire to three Dole Philippines container vans on the national highway in Sitio Mati, Javier village, Barobo town, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/26/2015: Assailants attacked Emmanuel Bustamante in Salay, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. Bustamante, a member of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) and a former rebel, was killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/04/2015: Assailants shot and killed Noel Biaong, a tribal leader, in Basak village, Magpet municipality, North Cotabato Province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/20/2015: Assailants attacked a banana plantation in Lilingayon village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a military official attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/27/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Katikoyan area, Gigaquit village, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. One soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/30/2015: Assailants set fire to four water pumps, one pay loader, one grader, one bulldozer, and one backhoe at the Vizcaya Plantation in Dumlan village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/03/2015: An explosive device detonated at Corsa Builders construction in Tinoc town, Ifugao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although construction equipment was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) in relation to an extortion demand.
07/04/2015: Assailants armed with assault rifles and grenade projectiles attacked a Special Action Force (SAF) outpost in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Four assailants were injured in the ensuing clash; the police officials did not sustain any casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/08/2015: Assailants shot and killed a former Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) soldier in Villarica village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks in Villarica on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
11/17/2015: Assailants executed Ramon de Gracia in Magnaga village, Pantukan district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. This was one of four related executions that occurred in Pantukan on this date. The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Gracia was targeted because he did not concede with the group's demand to report to an NPA camp after being suspected of selling illegal drugs.
10/31/2015: An explosive device was discovered and defused at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Jolo city, Sulu province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/28/2015: Assailants attacked the residence of Victor Ballesteros in Osmena village, Claveria district, Masbate province, Philippines. Ballesteros, a village head, was unharmed and there were no other reported casualties, although various firearms and ammunition were stolen during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/28/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) headquarters in Palan village, Sulu province, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed and another was wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/23/2015: An explosive device detonated near a military patrol in Bohe Manicaan area, Sapa Bulak village, Basilan province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and one other was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/28/2015: Assailants abducted Edward Rosaroso, a farmer, from his residence in Candelaria village, Uson district, Masbate province, Philippines. Rosaroso was killed shortly after the kidnapping. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
12/04/2015: Assailants opened fire on Noel Belena in Canan village of La Paz, Abra, Philippines. Belena, a political adviser for an incumbent mayor and congressional candidate, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/00/2015: Sometime between November 1, 2015 and November 30, 2015, assailants opened fire on Jojo Grande near Cauayan, Yaoyao village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. Grande, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/15/2015: Assailants opened fire on a retired soldier in Santiago village, Pagadian district, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. The soldier, Antonio Arbon, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/08/2015: An explosive device detonated at the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) office compound in Villarica village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. Authorities also discovered and defused a second device at the scene following the initial explosion. This was one of two related attacks in Villarica on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
09/14/2015: Twenty assailants abducted ten construction workers from Upper Binembengan village, Sumisip district, Basilan province, Philippines. The workers were rescued six hours later. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/24/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Katibpuan village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks targeting military detachments in Katibpuan on this date. Four assailants were injured in the ensuing clashes. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/31/2015: Assailants opened fire on Jim Velasco in Barangay Mabini, San Pascual, Masbate, Philippines. Velasco, a police intelligence officer, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to New People's Army (NPA).
08/30/2015: Assailants abducted two civilians from their residence in Bangkerohan village, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. Both hostages were released unharmed on September 7, 2015. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/27/2015: Assailants attacked a Uni-Starch Incorporated plant site in Hacienda Cabiguan area, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, equipment was damaged in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources doubted the veracity of this claim.
02/20/2015: A grenade detonated at a bikini pageant in Bangahan village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. Four people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/13/2015: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Kalanganan village, Lanao del Norte province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and seven soldiers and two assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/22/2015: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) truck transporting soldiers along with a former New People's Army (NPA) member in Santo Nino village, Montevista district, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. At least one person, the former NPA member, was killed and two soldiers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/17/2015: Assailants attacked a soldier in Mapandi area, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. A soldier and an assailant were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Moro Ghuraba.
09/08/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Ambawan area, Osmena village, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/14/2015: Assailants opened fire on Arsenio Marzo in Sitio Barrio, Asturias village, Sulu province, Philippines. Marzo, a municipal treasurer for Maimbung, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/12/2015: An explosive device detonated targeting a military convoy in Salbu area, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/23/2015: Assailants set fire to a DOLE Philippines container van in Liatimco village, Lianga district, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/19/2015: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Air Force (PAF) detachment in Calayo village, Batangas province, Philippines. A PAF sergeant was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/20/2015: Assailants fired grenade launchers at a military detachment in Anislag, Albay, Philippines. Six civilians were injured in the attack. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the incidents.
03/01/2015: Assailants attempted to attack an evacuation site in Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Three assailants were arrested by authorities before they reached their intended target. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/15/2015: Assailants attempted to extort money and goods from Freddie Bolivar in Bangad village, Milagros town, Masbate province, Philippines. The two assailants were killed in a clash when police officers responded to the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/01/2015: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle carrying Councilor Alex Calucag in Nalasin village, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. Calucag, the president of the Solsona Association of Barangay Captains, was injured and his police escort was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/20/2015: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines. No casualties were reported. This was one of 12 coordinated attacks carried out in the region on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/17/2015: An explosive device attached to a mortar was discovered and defused at a water pipeline in Water District area, Maluso municipality, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/31/2016: Assailants opened fire on two soldiers riding a motorcycle in Anoling, Sulu, Philippines. One soldier was killed and the other was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/09/2016: Six assailants attacked the residence of Aga Masdal, a former civilian volunteer organization (CVO) member in Tubigan, Basilan, Philippines. Aga Masdal was killed and his son was wounded in the attack. Jundul Khilafah (Philippines) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/08/2016: Assailants opened fire on an army detachment in Datu Piang, Magaslong, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured and the assailants sustained an unspecified number of casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/05/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting a military patrol near Logdect and Candinuyan in Mabini town, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Five soldiers were injured in the blast. This was one of two attacks carried out by the same assailants on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/18/2016: An explosive device detonated near a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) power tower in Pantar village, Bubong, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/11/2016: Assailants set fire to a Del Monte Philippines boom sprayer vehicle in Impalutao, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/18/2016: A roadside bomb detonated along Cotabato-Davao highway in Aleosan district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/15/2016: Assailants attempted to set fire to a Husky Tours bus in Tantangan, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2016: Assailants fired grenades at a polling precinct in Maimbung, Sulu, Philippines. A poll watcher was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/20/2016: Assailants fired a grenade that landed and detonated in Tumahubong, Basilan, Philippines. At least one Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/14/2016: Assailants opened fire on Barangay chairperson Nejemais Ariola in Laurel, Batangas, Philippines. Ariola was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/03/2016: A landmine detonated targeting a military ambulance in Tibagon village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. A medic was injured in the blast. This was one of three coordinated attacks on military personnel on the same day; the ambulance was responding to an earlier attack on military personnel. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in response to the military assisting mining companies in the area.
10/25/2016: An assailant shot and killed Liza Ednalan, a village treasurer, in Iba, Zambales, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/27/2016: Assailants shot and killed Delfin Mayo, a village councilor, in Quipot, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/22/2016: Assailants attacked Aliwanay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Two farm workers were killed and two Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) members were injured in the assault. Two people were also abducted during the attack and released three hours later. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/01/2016: Assailants set fire to equipment at a banana plantation in Gabunan sub-village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated in Tunga, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/06/2016: Assailants abducted a Muslim cleric, a Globe Telecom employee, and his wife from Timpok, Sulu, Philippines. Two hostages were released on September 20, 2016; the whereabouts of the remaining hostage are unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/17/2016: Assailants attacked mining company security guards in Tablu, South Cotabato, Philippines. One guard was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/03/2016: Assailants opened fire on Philippine National Police (PNP) officers in Bulan district, Sorsogon, Philippines. At least two officers were killed and a civilian was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/12/2016: Assailants attempted to attack a banana plantation in Santa Fe village, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Two people, including an assailant and a soldier, were killed and a soldier was injured after military personnel responded to the attempted attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/28/2016: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in Isabela city, Basilan province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/20/2016: An explosive device detonated in Benembengan, Basilan province, Philippines. At least one person was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/05/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting soldiers in Tee, Datu Salibo town, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least four soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/28/2016: An assailant opened fire on Gilbert Alvar along Binay Street in Poblacion 3 neighborhood, Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. Alvar, a village chair, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/30/2016: Assailants opened fire on Cuper Banugan at his residence in Poblacion neighborhood, Caraga, Davao Oriental, Philippines. At least two people, including Banugan, a Mandaya tribal chieftain, were killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/17/2016: Assailants shot and killed Rolando Romero, a former vice mayor, in Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/02/2016: Assailants shot and killed a solider in Datu Salibo town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2016: Assailants shot and killed Jimmy Salazar, a mayoral campaign coordinator, in Casiaman, La Union, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/04/2016: An explosive device detonated outside the residence of Basilan governor Jum Akbar in Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/04/2016: Two explosive devices detonated near Divisoria Elementary School, a planned polling center, in Cataingan, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/08/2016: Assailants abducted Orlando Lagasca in Barangay Bacradal, Isabela province, Philippines. Lagasca, the barangay treasurer, was released on February 13, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/13/2016: An assailant opened fire on Anthony Savariz in Cadoldolan, Iloilo, Philippines. Savariz, the chief village guard of Cadoldolan, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/18/2016: An assailant threw an explosive device that failed to detonate in front of a police station in Matibay village, Lamitan, Basilan province, Philippines. This was one of two related bombing attacks in Basilan on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/21/2016: Assailants opened fire on military forces near Guinicolalay, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed and two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/24/2016: Assailants attacked military forces in Parangbasak, Basilan, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one soldier was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/18/2016: Assailants armed with rocket-propelled grenades and snipers attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Pagangan village, Aleosan district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/20/2016: An explosive device detonated near an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vehicle in Mahawan-hawan, Camarines Norte, Philippines. At least six people, four soldiers and two civilians, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/05/2016: Authorities safely apprehended two assailants as they were planting an explosive device in Golden, Purok 13, Mabini town, Compostela Valley, Philippines. This was one of two attacks carried out by the same assailants on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA)
02/05/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at a military detachment in Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, as the grenade failed to detonate. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/14/2016: Security forces discovered and defused an unknown number of explosive devices in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/28/2016: An explosive device detonated at Tambo Elementary School in Tambo, Sultan Mastura district, Maguindanao, Philippines. The school was scheduled to be used as a Philippine Commission on Elections polling center in the national elections on May 9, 2016. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/09/2016: An explosive device detonated in Malabog village, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. A second device was discovered at the scene following the initial blast. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/17/2016: Assailants shot and killed Rodrigo Mercado, the Sampao village chair, in Calawag, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Evelyn Andres Vista outside her residence in Pulot, Abra, Philippines. Vista, a former local village chairperson, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/27/2016: Assailants shot and killed Wilson Belda, a retired Army Staff Sergeant, near Gunicolay, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/24/2016: Assailant set fire to a lumad refugee evacuation center in Davao City, Davao del Sur province, Philippines. Five people were injured in the blaze. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/20/2016: Assailants opened fire in Banquerohan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed and three others were injured in the ensuing clash with security forces. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
01/25/2016: Assailants attacked a military patrol in Toong village, Batangas province, Philippines. A Philippine Air Force (PAF) soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/01/2016: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Tappa, Isabela, Philippines. Three soldiers and two assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/07/2016: Three assailants opened fire on Bernabe Abanilla in front of a church in Doruloman village, Arakan district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Abanilla, a security chief, was killed along with another individual. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Bernabe Abanilla was targeted for his involvement in several alleged murders.
11/12/2016: Assailants opened fire on Marcos Langgal in Pisa Puti, Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Langgal, a militia member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/09/2016: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Buluan district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/19/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel escorting a government convoy in Singawan, Aurora, Philippines. One soldier was killed while two soldiers and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the attack and ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/16/2016: An assailant shot and killed Rene Delfino, a Mampas village councilor, in South Poblacion, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel providing protection for election officials in Pangi, Sorsogon, Philippines. At least two military officers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/31/2016: An explosive device detonated at a market in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/18/2016: An explosive device detonated at the port terminal in Kulay Bato village, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two related bombings in Basilan on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/15/2016: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Koronadal, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to New People's Army (NPA).
12/28/2016: An explosive device detonated along a highway near Pagangan Dos, Aleosan district, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least six people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) and the Maute Group.
12/11/2016: An assailant opened fire on the residence of Peter Dumrique in Katiku, President Quirino district, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. At least three people, including Dumrique, a former mayoral candidate, were killed and another person was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/04/2016: An explosive device detonated at Cotabato City State Polytechnic College in Maguindanao, Philippines. Three students were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/13/2016: A roadside bomb detonated targeting the convoy of Remegio Sioson in Pandan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Sioson, a vice mayor and a present mayoral candidate, was unharmed; however, three of his aides were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/09/2016: Philippine security forces discovered and defused an unknown number of explosive devices in Datu Salibo town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/06/2016: Assailants abducted Bernabe Sarona Ambat from his home in Asinan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Ambat, a soldier, was executed shortly after the abduction. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/04/2016: Assailants set fire to two Jargon Construction Company dump trucks, a cement mixer, and a backhoe and opened fire on the construction site in Muaan, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/20/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Sumisip district, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/27/2016: Assailants stopped a vehicle transporting seven municipal councilors in Lydia, La Paz district, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. At least one councilor was shot and injured while the remaining six people were released unharmed a short time later. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/08/2016: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Ariston Mercado in Paitan, Bulacan, Philippines. Mercado, the village chair, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/25/2016: Two assailants shot and killed Leonardo Puerza, Pag-Olingin West village chair, in Antipolo del Norte, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/12/2016: An assailant attacked a guard at a military headquarters in Buhanginan village, Patikul district, Sulu province, Philippines. The assailant was killed and the guard was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/19/2016: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Meta, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/03/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Gandongan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the device may have been planted by the Maute Group.
04/06/2016: Snipers opened fire on four airboats carrying civilians, security officials, and Maguindanao provincial governor Esmael Mangudadatu in Tee, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed it to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on Romulo Barcoma in Rosalim village, Samar province, Philippines. Barcoma, a village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/23/2016: An assailant opened fire on Daniel Villanueva and Bienvenido Reyes Jr. in San Agustin neighborhood, Malabon, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Villanueva and Reyes Jr., two local village councilors, were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/18/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting a military patrol in Lugpaton, Kingking village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. At least five soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/25/2016: Assailants opened fire on Cayetano Gallanosa Oro Jr. in Pawa, Sorsogon, Philippines. Oro, a Matnog council candidate, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/22/2016: Assailants opened fire on an unknown of houses belonging to supporters of Mayor Pedro Flores in Siempre Viva Norte, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties resulting from the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/09/2016: Assailants opened fire on a village chairperson, Edson Locquiao, in Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Locquiao was killed and two other people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Joel Jimenez in La Libertad district, Negros Oriental province, Philippines. Jimenez, the mayoral aide, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Joselito Antonio in San Roque, Bulacan, Philippines. Antonio, the village chair, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/16/2016: Two assailants threw a grenade at a non-governmental organization (NGO) office in Poblacion 2 village, Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/03/2016: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) personnel in Tibagon village, Sitio Sapang Tin-aw, Pantukan town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and two soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash, in which the assailants detonated an explosive device. This was one of three coordinated attacks on military personnel on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in response to the military assisting mining companies in the area.
01/28/2016: An explosive device detonated at a videoke bar in Bus-Bus neighborhood, Jolo, Sulu province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/18/2016: Assailants opened fire on police officers at Panapulan Bridge in Caningay village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. At least two police officers were killed and five others were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/13/2016: Assailants stopped a mayoral convoy and abducted three officials in Santa Isabel, Isabela province, Philippines. One hostage was killed shortly after the abduction while the others were released later the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused Ronaldo Lucas of not adhering to the NPA's campaign instructions.
05/26/2016: Two assailants opened fire on Maximo Binuya in Penaranda, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Binuya, a village chief, was killed and his driver was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/03/2016: Assailants abducted Diven Tawide and Glenn Austia, two soldiers, from Lower Olave, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. The two hostages were released by the assailants on May 3, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to ensure the application of NPA policies during the upcoming elections.
03/01/2016: Police personnel discovered and defused an explosive device in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities arrested two individuals in connection with the attempted attack.
02/21/2016: Assailants abducted a civilian in Cogtong, Claveria district, Masbate province, Philippines. The hostage was killed and his body was discovered later the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/09/2016: Assailants attacked a voter center in Nagpapacao, Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2016: Assailants fired a rifle grenade at a public market in Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. A civilian was killed and one other was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2016: Assailants shot and killed Armando Secuya, a retired soldier and husband of a councilor candidate, in Moises Padilla municipality, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/19/2016: Assailants opened fire on Sonny San Jose in Mangino, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. San Jose, a city councilor, and his companion were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/20/2016: An explosive device detonated at a store in Isabela City, Basilan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/20/2016: Assailants hijacked a tugboat and held 10 Indonesian crew members hostage in the Sulu Sea of the Philippines. At least four crew members were abducted while the remaining six hostages were freed on the same day. This was one of two coordinated attacks on the same tugboat on the same day, across which seven crew members were abducted. Two of the hostages escaped on August 17, 2016. Three hostages were released on October 1, 2016. The final two hostages were released on December 12, 2016. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded a ransom in exchange for the victims.
02/10/2016: Two assailants opened fire on two soldiers in San Isidro village, Libmanan town, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. Sergeant Rodel Rala was killed and Jovito Arias was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/05/2016: A grenade was discovered and defused at the residence of Rolando Dorio, a former Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) employee, in Santo Nino, South Cotabato, Philippines. An unknown group claimed responsibility for the incident and stated, "Stop SMI, justice for those who died because of SMI."
11/29/2016: Assailants opened fire on Cecilio Ballesteros, the Banzal village chair, in Malanay, Pangasinan, Philippines. Ballesteros and three family members were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/03/2016: Assailants stormed a Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) rally in Buhatan, Sorsogon, Philippines. The assailants briefly held hostage Eric C. Dioneda, a former mayor and gubernatorial candidate, and Leovic Dioneda, the former mayor of Sorsogon City. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/31/2016: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Nabalawag, North Cotabato, Philippines. The wife of a soldier was wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/03/2016: Assailants ambushed Philippine Army (PA) personnel in Napnapan village, Sitio Biasong, Pantukan, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. One soldier was killed in the ensuing clash and the assailants set fire to a civilian house as they fled the scene. This was one of three coordinated attacks on military personnel on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in response to the military assisting mining companies in the area.
05/09/2016: Assailants fired a grenade near an elementary school being used as a polling station in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, Philippines. Four people were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting police officers in Burgos, Masbate, Philippines. Two police officers were injured in the blast. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/23/2016: Assailants attacked a mining site in Patiacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault, though assailants held workers at gunpoint and destroyed equipment. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out to prevent mining operations from damaging the environment.
05/25/2016: Assailants shot and killed Geovani Tan Lim in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused the victim of stealing land.
10/25/2016: Assailants shot and injured Leonor Angeles, a village chair, in Santa Clara, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/25/2016: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle transporting Annabelle Boza-Hamoy in Tuno village, Don Victoriano Chiongbian district, Misamis Occidental province, Philippines. Boza-Hamoy, the district vice mayor was not harmed but two people were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated in Poblacion, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/18/2016: Assailants attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Aleosan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. This was one of two attacks carried out by the same assailants on the same night. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/22/2016: Two assailants attacked Emelito Paltao at his residence in San Nicolas, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Paltao, campaign coordinator for Gapan Mayor-elect Emerson Pascual, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/29/2016: An explosive device detonated at a plaza in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/22/2016: Assailants opened fire on Mario Austria and Luis Favorito in Bukal, Batangas, Philippines. Austria, a local village councilor, was killed and Favorito, another local village councilor, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/25/2016: Assailants opened fire on Gerardo Santos's vehicle in Binan, Laguna, Philippines. Santos, a General Services Office head, was killed and his driver was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/06/2016: Assailants opened fire on security forces in Tee, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/20/2016: Assailants hijacked a South Korean cargo ship and abducted two crew members off the coast of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. Both crew members were released unharmed on January 14, 2017. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/11/2016: Assailants attacked military personnel in Sitio Bacras, Apatan village, Kalinga province, Philippines. A soldier was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/23/2016: Assailants abducted Rian Tan Nunez and his grandfather, identified as Antonio Tan, from Maruing, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Nunez was released on May 17, 2016, while the fate of remaining hostage is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/05/2016: Assailants abducted six civilians in Malamaodao, Maco, Compostela Valley, Philippines. The victims were released on January 7, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the abduction; however, sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/08/2016: Assailants fired rifle grenades at the residence of Zaldy Ampatuan in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least one person was killed and four others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
12/21/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at a Philippine National Police (PNP) station in Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as the grenade failed to detonate. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/06/2016: Assailants abducted Crispin Maguelang from Domenglay, Abra, Philippines. Maguelang, a Sangguniang Bayan (SB) candidate, was killed shortly after the kidnapping. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Crispin Maguelang was targeted for his participation in illegal activities along with his alleged involvement in military intelligence.
11/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on Carlito Rallao, a village official, in Nebo, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Rallao and two other people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/02/2016: Assailants opened fire on Leopoldo Trinilla in Laak, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Trinilla, a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the assailants were members of the New People's Army (NPA).
07/05/2016: An assailant opened fire on Eric Bawingan at his residence in Adams, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The assailant was killed and Bawingan, a local vice mayor, was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources identified the assailant as Jun Valencia.
01/17/2016: Assailants attacked soldiers in an attempt to infiltrate a base in Kabpangi village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. In addition, an explosive was discovered and defused the following morning at the site of the encounter. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/18/2016: Assailants shot and killed Carmelita Pine, an Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) member, in Liwayway, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/22/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Iganagampong, Maguindanao, Philippines. The device was thought to be targeting Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
01/27/2016: Assailants threw an explosive device at a police vehicle along Kasalamatan street in San Raymundo village, Sulu province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/08/2016: Assailants opened fire on Ely Amadora, a councilor running for reelection, in Dumanjug, Cebu, Philippines. At least two people were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, a source attributed the attack to Liberal Party vice mayor Efren Guntrano Gungun Gica.
05/06/2016: Assailants opened fire on Epimaco Magpantay in Darasa, Batangas, Philippines. Magpantay, a city councilor, was killed and his guard was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/10/2016: Assailants opened fire on Mario Labra and his family in Napo, Cebu, Philippines. Labra, a village councilor, was killed and two of his relatives wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2016: Assailants set fire to two bulldozers at a pineapple plantation in Zone 6, Barangay 10, Malalaybalay city, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of three related attacks on pineapple plantations in Bukidon on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to be a warning to multinational companies from operating in the area.
10/04/2016: Assailants opened fire at the vehicle of Reynold Amo, a village chair, in Talisay, Batangas, Philippines. Amo and his driver were killed and another person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/12/2016: Assailants opened fire on Cornelio Mamauag in Rizal, Philippines. Mamauag, a village chair, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/18/2016: An explosive device detonated at a Northern Luzon UPC Asia Corporation transmission tower in Tadao village, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. This was one of two related bombings targeting transmission towers in Tadao on this date. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
10/02/2016: Assailants opened fire on a police vehicle in Bulan-Bulan, Basilan, Philippines. A police officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/05/2016: Assailants abducted three people from their home in Kulisap, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. All three hostages were released, one on August, 24th, 2016, the second on November 14, 2016, and the third on February 27, 2017. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/08/2016: Assailants opened fire on Proceso Manalo at his residence in Santa Veronica, San Pablo district, Laguna, Philippines. Manalo, the local village chief, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/03/2016: An explosive device detonated near Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Balite, Magpet district, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least two soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/25/2016: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army personnel in Sibulan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one soldier was wounded in the ambush. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/21/2016: Assailants shot and killed a farmer accused of being a security informant in Jagna-an, Masbate province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/27/2016: Assailants attacked a mining site in Guinguinabang, Abra, Philippines. An unknown number of employees were briefly held hostage and mining equipment was burned in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/03/2016: Assailants opened fire on farmers at a military camp in Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Four farmers were killed and one farmer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/23/2016: Assailants attacked Payapag village in Surigao del Norte, Philippines. At least one civilian was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated at a Globe Telecom site in Miaga, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/21/2016: Assailants set fire to a Husky Tours Bus in Morales, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/25/2016: An assailant armed with a knife attacked officers at a police station in Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Two officers were wounded and the assailant was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/26/2016: Assailants stopped and set fire to a bus in Kanapulo, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/15/2016: Assailants hijacked two Indonesian vessels from Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. One sailor was injured and four sailors were abducted in the attack. The four hostages were released on May 11, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated at a Globe Telecom site in Miaga, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/27/2016: Assailants threw an explosive device and opened fire on military personnel near the 103rd Infantry Brigade headquarters in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
07/13/2016: Assailants attacked military personnel in Meta, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least four people, including a civilian and three assailants, were killed and 17 others, including soldiers and assailants, were injured in the ensuing clash, which lasted until July 15, 2016. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/23/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Pagatin, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/12/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Buluan town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/02/2016: Security forces found and defused an explosive device in Kan Ague, Sitio Nagka, Sulu, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/09/2016: Assailants opened fire on election volunteers in Rosario, Cavite, Philippines. Seven people were killed and one other was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/30/2016: Two assailants shot and injured Wilson Baguisa-Santos, a village chair, in Santo Tomas North, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/31/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting soldiers and aid workers in Talitay, Maguindanao, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/24/2016: Assailants attacked military personnel in Palo, Compostela Valley, Philippines. One civilian was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/09/2016: Assailants attacked soldiers in Banguindan, Basilan, Philippines. At least 21 people, including 18 soldiers and three assailants, were killed and 51 people were wounded in the attack. Jundul Khilafah (Philippines) and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incident and sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG); however, the government denied the involvement of the Islamic State or Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
12/06/2016: An assailant was arrested with a firearm inside the Capitol Building in Iba, Zambales, Philippines. The assailant was suspected to be planning to attack Governor Amor Deloso in the building. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources identified the assailant as Michael Catienza Mercado.
10/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Felix Garcia in Batangas, Philippines. Garcia, a village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/15/2016: Assailants opened fire on Hermie Alegre and Datu Danny Diarog in Manuel Guianga, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Alegre, a Parents-Teachers Association officer, was killed and Diarog, a tribal chief, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/28/2016: Assailants opened fire on a soldier in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. A civilian was killed in the ensuing clash. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/15/2016: Assailants opened fire on Philippine National Police (PNP) officers in Casabangan, Masbate, Philippines. At least one officer was wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/06/2016: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Rolando Bautista in Cabiao village, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. Bautista, the San Carlos village captain, was killed and two family members were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/19/2016: An assailant opened fire on Mario Rivera in Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines. Rivera, the campaign manager for mayoral candidate Manding Maligaya, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2016: Assailants fired three rifle grenades at a municipal hall in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/03/2016: Assailants opened fire on Edison Alisoso and Emelito Angga in Marber, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Alisoso, a village chair, was killed and Angga, a tribal chieftain, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) personnel in Barangay Napnapan, Pantukan town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No casualties were reported as a result of this incident. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/09/2016: Assailants fired a rifle grenade at the residence of Alber Balindong in Tugaya, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Balindong, the mayor of Tugaya, was unharmed and there were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/14/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel at a market in Manilop, Sulu, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/04/2016: Assailants opened fire on Teofilo Curato III in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Curato III, the local village chief, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/12/2016: An explosive device detonated outside a videoke location in Kulay Bato, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/04/2016: Eight assailants torched buses at a Five Star Bus Company compound in Santa Arcadia, Cabanatuan city, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon region, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
04/12/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Muhyryn Sultan Casi in Pikit, North Cotabato, Philippines. Casi, a mayor, was unharmed and there were no other reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/20/2016: Assailants attacked Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Cabengbeng, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/26/2016: Security forces arrested two assailants armed with explosive devices and firearms in Salunayan, Midsayap district, North Cotabato, Philippines. Both assailants identified themselves as members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
07/12/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting soldiers in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, Philippines. One soldier was killed and five were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/14/2016: Assailants opened fire on Moin Samson in Lower Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Samson, a former militia member, was killed and two others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/27/2016: Security forces found and defused an explosive device in Sitio Butay, Pamintaran village, Maragusan town, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
08/03/2016: Assailants set fire to Omengan Construction and Development Corporation equipment in Guinaang, Apayao, Philippines. An unknown number of employees were held hostage and were released a short time later. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded an extortion.
05/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Hadie Maguial in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Maguial, a recently reelected town councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/02/2016: An explosive device detonated in Bohe-Piang, Basilan, Philippines. At least two children were killed and two others were injured in the blast. The device was thought to be targeting Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Allen Ranay Silagan in Bacuag district, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. Silagan, a Liberal Party (LP) leader, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/11/2016: Assailants threw a hand grenade at an elementary school where votes were being counted in Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/02/2016: Assailants opened fire on Ger Igtanloc Jr. in Magugpo Poblacion, Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Igtanloc, the former Maragusan town police chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/08/2016: Assailants opened fire on Virgilio Sarmiento Maganes in Villasis, Pangasinan, Philippines. Maganes, a broadcast journalist, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/25/2016: Assailants shot and killed Noimi Guerrero, a municipal administrator, in Uno, Isabela, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/02/2016: Assailants attacked Lorenzo Talma, a former chair of Barangay Nangi, in North Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines. Talma was killed and his driver was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/12/2016: Assailants stopped and held a police vehicle at gunpoint in Lipakan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. The officers were released shortly after. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/26/2016: An assailant threw an explosive device at the residence of a teacher in Banaoang, Pangasinan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/20/2016: Assailants hijacked a tugboat and held 13 Indonesian crew members hostage in the Sulu Sea of the Philippines. At least three crew members were abducted while the remaining ten hostages were freed on the same day. This was one of two coordinated attacks on the same tugboat on the same day, across which seven crew members were abducted. Two of the hostages escaped on August 17, 2016. Three hostages were released on October 1, 2016. The final two hostages were released on December 12, 2016. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded a ransom in exchange for the victims.
03/03/2016: Security forces found and defused an explosive device in Tugas, Sulu, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/29/2016: At least 40 assailants attacked a police station in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, Philippines. At least one police officer was injured in the assault. Assailants also abducted Chief Inspector Arnold Ongachen, who was released on August 26, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/26/2016: Two assailants shot and killed Terence Troy Liscano, a village watchperson, in Lipa, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/19/2016: Assailants abducted Martina Yee, a businesswoman, in Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Yee was rescued on September 21, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/24/2016: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Bentuco village, Sorsogon province, Philippines. A soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/06/2016: A booby-trapped house detonated in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least one Philippine National Police - Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) officer was injured in the blast. An additional explosive device was discovered and defused at the scene following the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Maute Group.
06/19/2016: Assailants opened fire on Cristobal Julian Paulo Pacificador Perez in Guiwan neighborhood, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Perez, a Philippine Army (PA) lieutenant colonel, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/09/2016: Assailants opened fire on Zosimo Corpuz in Santa Catalina, Pasuqin district, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Corpuz, the local village chief, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/20/2016: Assailants opened fire on a Small Town Lottery employee in Malasin, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. The employee was killed and another person was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/30/2016: Assailants attacked military personnel in Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and one soldier was injured, while the assailants sustained an unspecified number of casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/29/2016: Police discovered and defused an explosive device on a bridge in Balagtasan, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/22/2016: Assailants opened fire on Danilo Molejon's vehicle in Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Molejon, the Monkayo Van Operators and Drivers Association (Monvoda) president, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/15/2016: Assailants attacked military personnel in Sitio Mally, Cawayan village, Ifugao province, Philippines. A soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on Jessue Balat in Tangao, Butuan district, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Balat, a civilian that was thought to have provided information that assisted in the arrest of New People's Army (NPA) members, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/14/2016: Assailants fired a rocket-propelled grenade at the convoy of Reynalbert Insular in Kibleg, Maguindanao, Philippines. Insular, a mayor, was unharmed as there were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2016: Assailants set fire to a polling center at Dilausan Primary School in Dilausan, Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/06/2016: Ten assailants attacked an Algemar Construction site in Poypoy, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/27/2016: Assailants opened fire on Teresita Navacilla in Purok Bardown, Pantukan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Navacilla, a community leader and anti-mining activist, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/11/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/14/2016: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Apolinario Suan in San Vicente, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. One person was killed and Suan, a radio broadcaster and provincial board member, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/14/2016: Assailants threw an explosive device at the house of Mayor Benjamin Maggay in Rosario, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/01/2016: Assailants opened fire on Sheikh Aaidh al-Qarni, a Saudi cleric, at Western Mindanao State University in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Al-Qarni and Sheik Turki Assaegh, a religious attache, were wounded in the attack and the assailant was killed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/22/2016: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) soldiers in Andavit, Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least 14 people, including five soldiers and nine assailants, were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/30/2016: An explosive device attached to a motorcycle detonated near the convoy of Eufranio Eriguel in Santa Barbara, Agoo district, La Union, Philippines. Eriguel, a Congress of the Philippines member, was not harmed; however, at least one person was killed and three others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/27/2016: Assailants shot and injured Francisco Rosales, a retired military sergeant, in Digos, Davao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/20/2016: A grenade detonated at a vigil in Dona Rosario, Tubay, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Six people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/21/2016: Seven assailants shot and killed Jose Paragua Sr., a tribal leader, in Manila de Bugabus, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/21/2016: Assailants opened fire on Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) members in Embac, Paquibato district, Davao del Sur, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and another was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on Lilibeth Sabal in Buenaflor, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Sabal, a police officer and the spouse of a local vice mayor, was killed and another person was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/15/2016: Forty assailants attacked an unknown number of project sites in Gattaran town, Cagayan province, Philippines. Two construction workers were taken hostage and released shortly after and pieces of construction equipment were torched during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/14/2016: Assailants killed a barangay council member in Hagan, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/25/2016: Assailants shot and injured a soldier in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
05/21/2016: An assailant opened fire on Philip Sia's vehicle in Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. Sia, village chief for Central Hulpa, was killed and his brother Juphil was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/01/2016: Assailants opened fire on Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldiers in Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/03/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Park Yellow Bell, Tacurong city, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/21/2016: Assailants shot and killed a government worker in Linao Norte, Cagayan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/01/2016: Assailants abducted Romeo Solana from an area between Makilala and Amas in North Cotabato, Philippines. Solana, a police officer, was killed on or before September 3, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/22/2016: Assailants set fire to construction equipment owned by AJ Construction Corporation in Edwards village, South Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was related to an extortion demand.
01/15/2016: Assailants opened fire on civilians in Gata, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. At least three people, including one assailant, were killed in the ensuing clash. The Maute Group claimed responsibility and stated that the victims were targeted for their involvement in drugs.
11/09/2016: Gunmen ambushed a mayor's convoy in Santo Nino Tabuan, Pampanga, Philippines. The mayor was not harmed, but his driver was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/18/2016: Assailants opened fire on Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) personnel in Laiya Aplaya, Batangas, Philippines. Three CAFGU members were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/09/2016: Assailants fired a grenade at the residence of mayoral candidate, Rohula Ali, in Salipada Pendatun, Maguindanao, Philippines. Four people were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/11/2016: A roadside bomb was discovered and defused in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/23/2016: Assailants opened fire on a military convoy in Cadapaan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), which denied involvement. In addition, sources also attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
08/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on Aaron Sampaga in Pamplona, Cagayan, Philippines. Sampaga, a vice mayor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/18/2016: An explosive device detonated at a Northern Luzon UPC Asia Corporation transmission tower in Tadao village, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. This was one of two related bombings targeting transmission towers in Tadao on this date. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
12/19/2016: Assailants set fire to a Dole Stanfilco packing station in Sebuyon, Surallah district, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/04/2016: Assailants opened fire on Jonas Tahanlangit in Consuelo, Cebu, Philippines. Tahanlangit, a police chief, was killed and two civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/14/2016: Assailants attacked military personnel in San Isidro, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed and two others were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/04/2016: Philippine Marine Corps forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Lagtoh village, Talipao municipality, Patikul town, Sulu province, Philippines. This was one of two related events in Lagtoh on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/05/2016: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine National Police (PNP) patrol vehicle in Gangao, Baleno district, Masbate, Philippines. Assailants then opened fire on the vehicle. At least one officer was killed and two others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/27/2016: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked Dagurungan Elementary School in Dagurungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. The school was scheduled to be used as a Philippine Commission on Elections polling center in the national elections on May 9, 2016. There were no reported casualties in the assault. This was one of six incidents targeting polling centers in Sultab Mastura district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
07/16/2016: Assailants abducted James Patrick Almodavar from his home in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Almodavar was beheaded on August 24, 2016. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Orland Quimado in Rizaluna, Isabela, Philippines. Quimado, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/31/2016: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Elian, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan district, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/11/2016: Assailants raided the house of Barangay Captain Aurelio Tolero in Mansablay, Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
05/06/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Marcelo Adanza in Basak, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Adanza, the former mayor, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/17/2016: Assailants shot and killed Darangina Ditucalan, a police chief, in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
12/13/2016: Assailants attacked Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) bases and Philippine National Police (PNP) stations in Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/14/2016: An explosive device detonated near a First Scout Ranger Regiment convoy in Rorogagus, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least five people, including one soldier and four civilians, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
06/29/2016: An assailant opened fire on Carmelo Punzalan in Alangilian, Batangas, Philippines. Punzalan, a Department of Interior and Local Government chief watchperson, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/16/2016: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Jolo, Sulu province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/10/2016: Assailants opened fire on Adela Elmida, an election volunteer, in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Elmida was killed and her daughter was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/01/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Tee, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. One soldier was killed and two soldiers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/05/2016: Three explosive devices were discovered and defused under a bridge at a government dredging project site in Butalo village, Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of three related attacks in the area on the same day. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the military's close proximity to the BIFM's area of operation.
07/18/2016: Two assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Mama Kungkong in Pamalian, North Cotabato, Philippines. Kungkong, the village chair, was unharmed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/28/2016: An explosive device was discovered and safely detonated inside a trash bin near the United States Embassy in Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to distract security personnel from military operations against the group. Sources also attributed the attempted attack to Ansar Al-Khilafa (Philippines).
07/27/2016: Assailants detonated explosive devices and opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) convoy in Kamunuan, Davao del Norte, Philippines. One CAFGU member was killed and four CAFGU members were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/01/2016: Two assailants threw a grenade at the house of Edna Tungpalan, the Patriotic Action for Democracy, Equality and Reform (PADER) coordinator, in Mabini, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/03/2016: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vehicle in Townsite, Basilan, Philippines. At least three soldiers were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated at a Globe Telecom site in Miaga, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/26/2016: Assailants shot and killed a government assessment clerk in Zone 1 neighborhood, Taal, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/10/2016: Assailants shot and killed Antonio Emperado, a political leader, in Sitio Diga, Barangay Libertad, Escalante city, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/20/2016: Assailants extorted supplies from civilians and opened fire on a military patrol in San Pedro, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. Four assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on Allan Bensig in Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines. Bensig, a village councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/00/2016: Sometime between February 1, 2016 and February 15, 2016, an explosive device detonated at a police station in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident
05/15/2016: An explosive device detonated at an electricity pylon in Limook, Basilan, Philippines. One person was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/05/2016: Assailants attempted to extort civilians in Kambangon, Bukidnon, Philippines. One soldier was killed when security forces responded to the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to New People's Army (NPA).
11/25/2016: Assailants opened fire on a military checkpoint in Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Two assailants were killed and one assailant was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/20/2016: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol base in Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least eight people, including two soldiers and six assailants, were killed and six other soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), which denied involvement.
05/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Caloy Garcia in Cristo, Bulacan, Philippines. Garcia, a relative of a mayoral candidate, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/28/2016: An explosive device detonated as Philippine Marines personnel attempted to defuse it in Ungkaya Pukan district, Basilan, Philippines. Four soldiers were injured in the blast. Four additional explosive devices were discovered and successfully defused at the scene. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/24/2016: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol vehicle in Maturi neighborhood, Sto Nino village, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. At least five people, including two government employees and three police officers, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/02/2016: Assailants opened fire on village chief Jacinto Gardiola in Nangkaan, Batangas, Philippines. Gardiola and an assailant were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources identified the deceased assailant as Pedro Magracia.
04/29/2016: An explosive device detonated near the government hall in Mabini, Lamitan district, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/15/2016: Assailants attacked a joint army and Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Anapog, Masbate, Philippines. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on Datu Pexon Mangansakan in Ginatilan, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Mangansakan, a village chair, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/23/2016: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Rogelio Bato in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines. Bato, the Albuera mayor's lawyer, and another person were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/11/2016: Assailants hijacked a Vietnamese cargo ship off the coast of Sibago Island in Basilan, Philippines. A crew member was injured and six others were abducted during the attack. One of the hostages was rescued on June 16, 2017; two more hostages were beheaded and their bodies were discovered on July 5, 2017. A fourth hostage was rescued on August 19, 2017 while a fifth was killed and his body was discovered on December 9, 2017. The fate of the remaining hostage is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on Jasper Que in Balisawan neighborhood, Zamboanga city, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Que, the mayor of Bongao village, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/19/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/09/2016: Assailants opened fire on Jeffrey Comeros in San Jose, Cebu, Philippines. Comeros, a local councilperson, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/09/2016: Assailants opened fire on police officers in Mosangot, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/29/2016: An explosive device detonated in Muti, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. At least one person was wounded in the blast. A second device was later discovered and defused at the scene of the incident. This was one of two bombings in Zamboanga Sibugay on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
07/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Kuloy, Maguindanao, Philippines. Three assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/27/2016: An explosive device detonated in Macalang, Basilan, Philippines. Two Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) members were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/21/2016: An assailant threw an explosive device at a building in Polomolok, South Cotabato, Philippines. One civilian was injured in the blast. This was one of two similar attacks in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
08/21/2016: An explosive device detonated against a cargo truck in Magsaysay, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two similar attacks in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
11/17/2016: Assailants shot and injured Ferrer Cayetano, a village councilor, in Piut, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/16/2016: Assailants attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Salapawan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. A CAFGU member and a civilian were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two related attacks in Paquibato district on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
05/27/2016: Three assailants attempted to abduct Dr. Marian Lao from a clinic in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Security personnel prevented the kidnapping and five people, including Lao and two guards, were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and suspected that the group intended to use Lao to treat injured ASG members.
05/17/2016: Assailants opened fire on Datu Benjamin Omao in Casisang, Bukidnon, Philippines. Omao, a City Council representative for indigenous people, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Datu Benjamin Omao was targeted for allegedly stealing land.
01/17/2016: Assailants shot and killed Donato Salangani, a local farmer, in Sambulangan, Baugan, Davao Del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/14/2016: Assailants attacked a Marines encampment in Tee, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. One marine was killed and one was injured in the ensuing clash. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2016: Assailants shot and killed a voter at a voting precinct in Guindulungan district, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/27/2016: Two assailants shot and killed journalist Alex Balcoba in Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/09/2016: Security forces discovered and defused an unknown number of explosive devices along fence lines in Buluan city, Poblacion barangay, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in this incident. No group claimed responsibility for this incident.
03/04/2016: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a police patrol in Guindulungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two police officers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/14/2016: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army (PA) base in Manoligao, Carmen district, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on the house of Renato Acosta, a village chairperson, in Panacsac, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. An unknown group claimed responsibility for the incident and stated in a note left at the scene to stop supporting corrupt candidates.
02/08/2016: Assailants attacked soldiers in Tee village, Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/09/2016: Assailants shot and killed a village chief and a village treasurer in Makindol, Isabela, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/02/2016: Assailants opened fire on Feliciano Sano in Bislig city, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Sano, the Pamaypayan village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/10/2016: Assailants opened fire on Renato Oril in Pangaoan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Oril, a village secretary and former village chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/08/2016: Assailants attacked the vehicle of Sultan Fahad Salic, a mayor and United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) gubernatorial candidate, in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Salic and his driver were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/30/2016: An assailant opened fire on Ranulfo Paglinawan in Masidlakon, Dapitan district, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. At least two people, including the assailant, were killed and two others, including Paglinawan, a local government official, were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/19/2016: Assailants attempted to plant an explosive device in Iba village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. A clash ensued after military personnel responded to the bombing attempt. The assailants sustained an unknown number of casualties in the clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/28/2016: Assailants attempted to extort money from fishermen off the coast of Bolong, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Security forces intervened, killing two assailants. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated at a Globe Telecom site in Panisijan, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/27/2016: Assailants attacked a Philippine Bureau of Jail Management and Penology jail in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, the assailants managed to free eight jailed group members and released several other inmates. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that the prison was targeted in order to free detainees. Sources also attributed the incident to the Maute Group.
05/07/2016: A landmine detonated and assailants opened fire on a military convoy in Gamay, Northern Samar, Philippines. One soldier was killed and four people, including a solider, were wounded in the attack. This was one of two related attacks in the area on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/03/2016: A landmine detonated targeting a police vehicle in Mintac, Cantaingan district, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/07/2016: Assailants attacked a village chair, Wifredo Albarracin Cernal, and his family in Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, Philippines. No reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/30/2016: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) units in Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least seven assailants were killed and five others were injured in the ensuing clash. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility and stated that the incident was carried out in response to the recent death of a BIFM member.
01/14/2016: Two explosive devices strapped to a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) power tower detonated in Pagangan, North Cotabato province, Philippines. An additional one to two devices were discovered and defused on the tower following the initial blast. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the incident was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/16/2016: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Tee village, Datu Salibo town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks targeting military detachments in Datu Salibo on this date. Six assailants were killed and two soldiers were injured across both attacks. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/27/2016: An assailant opened fire on the vehicle of Nuenafrido Berris in Imok, Calauan, Laguna, Philippines. Berris, the Calauan town mayor, was wounded and two passengers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/30/2016: An explosive device detonated on a bridge in Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/15/2016: Assailants armed with mortars and firearms attacked a Philippine Army (PA) base in Bagan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/02/2016: An assailant opened fire on the vehicle of Liezl Ignacio, the sister of a political candidate for city council, in Cebu City, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/25/2016: An explosive device detonated in Nara village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack; additionally, four other explosive devices were recovered following the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Tumahubong, Basilan, Philippines. At least two people were killed in the assault. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/01/2016: Assailants opened fire on Chito Mabunga in Poblacion neighborhood, Trento, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. Mabunga, a recently elected local councilor, was killed and at least two other people were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/30/2016: Assailants opened fire outside the residence of Jerry Mabras in Jagupit, Santiago district, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Mabras, a municipal councilor candidate, was not harmed; however, at least two supporters were killed and three others were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/16/2016: Assailants opened fire on Leonor Dinagay in Tagaska, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Dinagay, a local municipal council member, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/27/2016: Assailants threw grenades at the residence of Hadji Samir Manisan in Dona Ramona, Basilan, Philippines. Manisan, a recently elected vice mayor, was not harmed but at least two people were injured in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/23/2016: Assailants opened fire on security forces in Sumisip district, Basilan, Philippines. One security member was killed and three members were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/08/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Vince de Leon in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. De Leon, a former vice mayor, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/03/2016: Assailants fired a rifle grenade at Sandakalan Day Center, a planned polling center, in Dalumangcob, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/03/2016: Assailants set up a roadblock and distributed leaflets to motorists in Talakag, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to ensure the application of NPA policies during the upcoming elections.
02/17/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused along a highway in Gindulungan district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
01/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Danrevel T. Etac in San Isidro, Surigao del Norte province, Philippines. Etac, a Sangguniang Bayan candidate, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/26/2016: Assailants shot and killed Cornelio Mamauag, a village chair, in Villa Concepcion, Isabela, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/01/2016: Assailants shot and killed Nelson Marino, a military intelligence officer, in San Isidro, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Nelson Marino was targeted for using drugs and gambling.
01/18/2016: Assailants opened fire on Uldarico Lumahan in Mahalang village, Himamaylan district, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Lumahan, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army.
04/18/2016: Police discovered and defused an explosive device at a barangay hall in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/18/2016: Assailants set fire to three mobile spray tankers at a banana plantation in Lamian, South Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in opposition to the Sumifru Corporation's use of pesticides.
04/17/2016: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire targeting a military vehicle in Guirang, Samar, Philippines. At least five soldiers were injured in the ambush. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/06/2016: Assailants opened fire on civilians suspected of having multiple voter registrations in Tatayawan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Two people were killed and nine others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/21/2016: Assailants fired a projectile at the residence of Dulen Ayunan in Bualan, Pikit district, North Cotabato, Philippines. Ayunan, a local village councilor, was not harmed but at least four children were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/16/2016: Assailants stabbed Francisco Baguiz in Sioan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Baguiz, a religious leader, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Francisco Baguiz was targeted because he had allegedly stolen land and targeted tribal leaders.
05/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on the house of Joel Villanueva, a village chairperson, in General Natividad, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/06/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Bagacay village, Samar province, Philippines. Two soldiers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/23/2016: Assailants opened fire on Merlin Manalac in Tinajeros village, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Manalac, a Malabon city councilor, was killed in in the attack. The Partido Marxista-Leninista ng Pilipinas (PMLP) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated Manalac was targeted in retaliation for the murder of a former New People's Army (NPA) member in 2010.
12/20/2016: Assailants opened fire on Arlan Castaneda inside a church in San Pablo, Isabela, Philippines. At least two people, including Castaneda, a lawyer and former town councilor, and his bodyguard, were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/25/2016: Four assailants set fire to a cargo truck in Mataas Na Pulo, Batangas, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/06/2016: Assailants opened fire on residents in Magcawa, Tipo-Tipo district, Basilan, Philippines. It is unknown whether there were any casualties in the assault. This was one of two attacks in different villages of Tipo-Tipo on the same day. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incidents. Sources also attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/07/2016: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Meta, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least four soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack may have been carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
02/22/2016: Assailants shot and killed a Municipal Social Welfare and Development officer in Timbabawan village, Tungawan district, Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated at a Globe Telecom site in Crossing, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/30/2016: An explosive device detonated near the City Hall in Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/04/2016: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Rizal, Monkayo district, Compostela Valley, Philippines. At least six people, including four soldiers and two assailants, were killed and two others were wounded in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the harassment of civilians by the military.
01/16/2016: An assailant opened fire on Jonathan Sullera at his residence in Cabangcalan village, Masbate province, Philippines. Sullera, a village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Cabiguan, Sorsogon, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/10/2016: Security forces discovered and defused three explosive devices in Datu Salibo, Tee, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/10/2016: Assailants opened fire on Jimmy Saypan in New Visayas, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Saypan, the Compostela Farmers' Association (CFA) secretary general, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on Eric Fuentes in Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines. Fuentes, the son of a former mayor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/26/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Sitio Kitondaw, Sangay village, Buenavista town, Agusan del Norte province, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/09/2016: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle transporting Panamtaon Mantikayan in Banisilan, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least two people were killed and five others, including Mantikayan, a local village chairperson, were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/23/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Datal Blao, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. At least four soldiers and two assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/16/2016: Assailants shot and killed Corporal Fidel Pelano outside an army headquarters in Baya, Camarines Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/26/2016: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Salegseg village, Kalinga province, Philippines. Three Filipino soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army.
06/14/2016: Assailants opened fire on Roger Gelotin Sr. in Libertad, Uson district, Masbate, Philippines. Gelotin Sr., an Office of the Provincial Governor security agent, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on Marianita Pitogo, a village chair, in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Five people, including Pitogo, were killed and one person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/20/2016: Three assailants shot and killed Sergeant Allan Madrid in Baracatan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/12/2016: Assailants opened fire on a gas station in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/13/2016: Two assailants opened fire on a police motorcycle in Tuy, Batangas, Philippines. A police officer and a civilian were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/08/2016: Assailants attempted to abduct Joel Toledo, a campaign staff member, in Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. The abduction was not successful and Toledo was not harmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/16/2016: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Melchor dela Cruz, a village chair, in Kangkong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. A bodyguard was killed and two people, including dela Cruz and Vice Mayor Samsodin Ampatuan Sangki, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/04/2016: Assailants abducted two soldiers in Balit, Davao Oriental, Philippines. The hostages were released shortly after their abduction. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/26/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Patikul, Sulu, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/21/2016: Dozens of explosive devices were discovered and defused in Tee, Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/30/2016: Assailants opened fire on a wedding in Kawayan, Bukidnon, Philippines. At least one person was killed and seven people were injured in the attack No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New Indigenous People's Army.
02/21/2016: Assailants threw grenades at a carnival in Poblacion neighborhood, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. At least one person was killed and 47 others were injured in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/20/2016: Assailants opened fire at a Liberal Party (LP) campaign rally in Mapapac, Sorsogon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/18/2016: Three assailants shot and killed Alfred Cariaga Albino, a civilian, in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/23/2016: Assailants threw a hand grenade at a Catholic convent in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on Chan Delantar in Patong, Leyte, Philippines. Delantar, a congressional campaign leader, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
11/27/2016: Assailants hijacked and set fire to a bus in Tantangan, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/06/2016: Assailants opened fire on Jonie Cesneros in Cayamcam, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Cesneros, a village councilor, was killed and one of the assailants was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/28/2016: Assailants opened fire on Scout Ranger personnel in Bangonay, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/07/2016: An explosive device detonated at a police and military lodging in Simuay, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of a vice-mayoral candidate, Janette Ilagan, in Kinalaglagan, Batangas, Philippines. Ilagan's bodyguard was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/27/2016: An explosive device detonated outside Our Lady of Hope Parish Church in Saliao, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. At least two people were injured in the blast. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also suspected that the incident was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/24/2016: Assailants abducted three police officers and a civilian Philippine National Police (PNP) employee in Malimono, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. The four hostages were released on August 27th, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused Officer Caleb Sinaca of being involved in illegal activities.
03/28/2016: An explosive device detonated at Dangkalan Elementary School in Kulay Bato, Lamitan city, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/06/2016: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) headquarters and residents in Sungkayot, Tipo-Tipo district, Basilan, Philippines. It is unknown whether there were any casualties in the assault. This was one of two attacks in different villages of Tipo-Tipo on the same day. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incidents. Sources also attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/07/2016: Assailants attacked soldiers responding to an earlier attack in Gamay, Northern Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related attacks in the area on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated at a Globe Telecom site in Miaga, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/12/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Sitio Riverside, Panansalan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but sources attributed it to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/24/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at a Philippine National Police (PNP) vehicle near the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santo Nino Church in Santo Nino, Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least 16 people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM). Sources also suspected that the attack may have been carried out by the Maute Group.
12/13/2016: Assailants attacked a Yellow Bus Lines (YBL) bus and held 19 people hostage in Poblacion neighborhood, Santo Nino, South Cotabato, Philippines. The hostages were released a short time later after the assailants set fire to the bus. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Bonbon, Sulu, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed and two soldiers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/14/2016: Assailants abducted Omar Carlo Masdal, the nephew of a deceased Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) commander, from Buanza village, Sulu province, Philippines. Masdal was released on February 20, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/14/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting soldiers in Sabong, Basilan, Philippines. Four soldiers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/00/2016: Sometime between August 1, 2016 and August 31, 2016, assailants held a store owner and his companion hostage in Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines. Both victims were released after the store owner made an extortion payment. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/10/2016: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Tanudan, Kalinga, Philippines. An assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/10/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused at a police station in Cotabato City, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/04/2016: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused near the Maguindanao Airport in Awang, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/05/2016: Assailants abducted a Philippine National Police (PNP) officer from his residence in San Vicente, Carmen district, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. The hostage was released unharmed on August 26th, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack and accused the victim of participating in drug trafficking.
04/26/2016: Assailants opened fire on Seth Frederick Jalosjos in Poblacion neighborhood, Makati, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Jalosjos, a House of Representatives member, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/07/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at the house of Councilor Lanie Uy in Jones town, Isabela province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/03/2016: Assailants abducted 26 civilians in a bus in Pipil barangay, Ungkaya Pukan town, Basilan province, Philippines. Security forces successfully rescued the hostages later on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the abduction; however, sources attributed it to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/20/2016: Assailants opened fire on Nemesio Castillo in San Jose, Mabini district, Batangas, Philippines. Castillo, a local village councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/18/2016: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least five assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two attacks carried out by the same assailants on the same night. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/23/2016: Assailants opened fire on Jessie Mina in Puro village, Masbate province, Philippines. Mina, a former Citizens Armed Forces and Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/06/2016: Assailants set fire to Construction Equipment at a private compound in Concepcion, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/25/2016: Assailants set fire to a sawmill and other pieces of equipment in Jabonga town, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/07/2016: Gunmen shot and killed Honorato Maso, a lawyer for the Public Attorney's Office (PAO), in Matalam, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/30/2016: Assailants abducted a child in front of a school in Latih, Patikul district, Sulu, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/04/2016: Assailants opened fire on Rene Cangmaong in Sambag, Cebu, Philippines. Cangmaong, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/14/2016: Assailants opened fire on Romeo Sungcad in Depili, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Sungcad, a village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/28/2016: Assailants fired grenades at the residence of Datu Pandag Ampatuan in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Ampatuan, the brother of former governor Andal Ampatuan Sr., was not harmed but two children were injured in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/08/2016: Assailants attacked Talaandig-Banwaon tribe members in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines. At least four people were killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack may have been carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
02/02/2016: Assailants set fire to a sprayer truck at a banana plantation in Alquino area, Barobo village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/16/2016: Assailants attacked a government irrigation project site in Pallagao village, Cagayan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although several pieces of construction equipment were torched during the attack. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in Baggao on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to environment and health violations committed by the Brostan Company through their mining operations.
01/28/2016: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device near a bus terminal in Poblacion neighborhood, Shariff Aguak town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/16/2016: A roadside bomb detonated targeting the vehicle of Norodin Macabangen, a municipal treasurer, in Salbu village, Datu-Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Macabangen and three others were killed and two people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
09/25/2016: Assailants abducted two village councilors in Datal Anggas, Sarangani, Philippines. The hostages were released on an unspecified date after paying a ransom. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/13/2016: Assailants stopped a Yellow Bus Line (YBL) bus in Kablon, South Cotabato, Philippines. The assailants abducted the passengers and forced them off of the bus and set it on fire. The hostages were released shortly thereafter. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in relation to an extortion demand.
07/18/2016: Two assailants shot and killed David Severo, a preacher, in Kibukay, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/10/2016: Assailants shot and killed Nestor Medina, a village chair, in Barangay Rumangay, Isabela province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/00/2016: Sometime between May 1, 2016 and May 31, 2016, assailants attacked a family in Talacogon district, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. An unknown number of people were killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/20/2016: Assailants abducted four crew members from a fishing vessel in the Celebes Sea near Sulu, Philippines. One hostage was beheaded on April 16, 2017 while another hostage escaped on June 6, 2017. The remaining two hostages were rescued on July 21, 2017. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/26/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Rebuken, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/17/2016: Assailants opened fire on Medio Bisana in St. Francis II, Bataan, Philippines. Bisana, coordinator for Limay Mayor Ver Roque, was killed and his wife was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/20/2016: An explosive device detonated near an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) patrol in Tee, Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and five others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/09/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at a market in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. One person was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/19/2016: Explosive devices detonated targeting a transmission tower in Aroman, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two related attacks on transmission towers in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
01/18/2016: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Cantupa, Buenavista, Negros Occidental province, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on Jaime Rabino in Sagrada, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Rabino, an off-duty Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/18/2016: An explosive device detonated in Sabong, Lamitan district, Basilan, Philippines. At least one person was injured in the blast. The device was thought to be targeting Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/10/2016: An explosive device detonated at a district engineer's warehouse in Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/07/2016: Assailants set fire to the bus of a provincial board member, Camilo Lammawin Jr., in Tabuk, Kalinga, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/15/2016: Assailants shot and killed Rommel Go, a former Angadanan town councilor, in Alicia, Isabela, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/14/2016: Assailants abducted a fishing boat owner and two crew members from Basilan province, Philippines. Two of the hostages were released on February 17, 2016, while the fate of the remaining hostage is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/25/2016: Assailants shot and killed Rodolfo Jacosalem, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, in Masulog, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated in Buenasuerte, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate of the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/14/2016: Assailants opened fire on Ernesto Retorta in San Francisco town, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Retorta, a former Macopa village chairperson and municipal councilor candidate, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/19/2016: Assailants shot and killed village councilor Dionisio Ignacio in Alagao, Bulacan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/19/2016: Three assailants attacked Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) personnel in Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Two police officers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/04/2016: Assailants abducted six sawmill workers in Butig, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Four of the hostages were released on April 11, 2016. The other two hostages were killed by the assailants on April 12, 2016. The Maute Group claimed responsibilitry for the incident.
11/17/2016: An assailant shot and killed Jonna Glenn Benlot Atoy, a municipal councilor, outside his residence in Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/30/2016: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device along Cotabato-Isulan highway in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/26/2016: Assailants shot and killed Fiscal Rolando Acido, a government prosecutor, outside the Hall of Justice in Dahican, Davao Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/29/2016: An explosive device detonated near a convoy transporting Presidential Security Group (PSG) and Radio-Television Malacanang (RTVM) personnel in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least nine soldiers were injured in the blast. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Maute Group.
03/06/2016: Security forces discovered and defused two explosive devices in Damablac, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on Eddie Nolasco in Malabon, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Nalasco, a former city councilor, was killed and three others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/07/2016: Assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on a passenger bus in Pikit, Batulawan, North Cotabato, Philippines. Two civilians including the bus driver were killed while one civilian was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/23/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused at the provincial capitol building in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/23/2016: Assailants shot and killed Rogelio Evangelista Junior, a village watchperson, in Bongabon city, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/09/2016: Assailants set up a checkpoint and stopped civilian vehicles on Maharlika national highway in Bayanakon area, Wawa village, Bayugan district, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and stated that the assailants were looking for soldiers.
08/02/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused near Sinoron, Santa Cruz district, Davao Del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/06/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Rebuken, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2016: Assailants fired grenades at a mosque in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Ampatuan, a mayoral candidate, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/01/2016: An explosive device detonated near Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Sandab, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/23/2016: Assailants set fire to a bus in Katubao, Sarangani, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/02/2016: Two explosive devices attached to power transmission tower detonated in Pagangan, Aleosan municipality, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast and a third device was discovered and defused at the scene. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities suspected that Al-Khobar was involved.
06/29/2016: Assailants opened fire on Crispin Posadas Jr. in Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Posadas Jr., a village councilor, was killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that the victim was targeted because he was a military informant and was also involved in illegal activities.
12/28/2016: Assailants threw two grenades at the Philippine National Police (PNP) provincial office in Poblacion neighborhood, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as both devices failed to detonate. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/18/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at a military truck in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. At least seven soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/02/2016: An explosive device detonated at a market near Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. At least 15 people were killed and 70 other people were injured in the blast. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) also initially claimed responsibility but later denied involvement in the incident. Sources also attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
03/15/2016: Assailants opened fire on military intelligence officers in Tibongbong, Igasan, Sulu, Philippines. Two officers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/01/2016: Assailants shot and killed a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier in Crossing Birada neighborhood, Kidapawan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/31/2016: Two assailants opened fire on Michael de Guzman in Villasis, Pangasinan, Philippines. De Guzman, the security guard of the vice mayor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on soldiers responding to an earlier incident in Jones, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related attacks in Isabela on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/09/2016: Assailants opened fire on Domingo Modesto Costa in Biray, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Costa, the Biray village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2016: Assailants set fire to a boom spray tractor at a pineapple plantation in Lagunitas village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of three related attacks on pineapple plantations in Bukidon on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to be a warning to multinational companies from operating in the area.
01/14/2016: An explosive device detonated along the national highway in Mirasol, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/19/2016: Explosive devices detonated targeting a transmission tower in Kitulaan, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two related attacks on transmission towers in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
02/05/2016: Assailants attacked security forces attempting to defuse explosive devices planted under a bridge in Salbu town, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan municipality, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed and three people, including a soldier and two civilians, and seven assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of three related attacks in the area on the same day. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in opposition to projects taking place in the BIFM's area of operation.
02/16/2016: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on police officers responding to an earlier attack in Santa Margarita village, Cagayan province, Philippines. Eight people, including two assailants and six police officers, were killed and eight police officers were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in Baggao on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to environment and health violations committed by the Brostan Company through their mining operations.
06/29/2016: An explosive device detonated in Muti, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two bombings in Zamboanga Sibugay on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
06/20/2016: Assailants threw a hand grenade at a Philippine National Police (PNP) station in Poblacion neighborhood, Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines. At least one officer was killed and seven other people, including five officers and two civilians, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to Ansar Al-Khilafa (Philippines).
10/31/2016: Assailants opened fire on Aljer Bagor in Nabilid, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Bagor, a village chair, was not harmed; however, his partner was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/29/2016: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Juan Ponce Abgulig in Villaluz, Benito Soliven district, Isabela, Philippines. Abgulig, the village chair, was not harmed; however, a Philippine National Police (PNP) watchperson was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/30/2016: Armed assailants stopped and inspected tourist vehicles at the Hinatuan Enchanted River, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/07/2016: Assailants attacked the farm of Enrique Montilla III, the mayor of Isabela, in San Agustin, Negros Occidental, Philippines. One security official was injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/03/2016: Assailants set up a roadblock and distributed leaflets to motorists in Santiago, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to ensure the application of NPA policies during the upcoming elections.
08/04/2016: An explosive device detonated near a Dole Plantation truck in Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/16/2016: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Buluan village, Datu Salibo town, Maguindanao province, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks targeting military detachments in Datu Salibo on this date. Six assailants were killed and two soldiers were injured across both attacks. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/18/2016: Assailants raided a civilian house and abducted two people in Riverside, Negros Occidental, Philippines. One hostage was killed and another hostage was released later the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/19/2016: Assailants shot and killed Wilson Adra Viray, a former town councilor, in Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/28/2016: An explosive device was discovered and safely detonated at the residence of Soler Undug, a provincial engineer, in Isabela, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/26/2016: Assailants torched equipment at a Del Monte Philippines plantation in Kitanglad neighborhood, San Juan village, Misamis Oriental province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/04/2016: Assailants attempted to kidnap Raul Granada in Trento, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. Granada, a village chair, was not harmed but a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/20/2016: An explosive device detonated at a Liberal Party (LP) campaign rally in Comillas North, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/27/2016: Assailants abducted Romeo Masiguil, a village councilor, in Datal Anggas, Sarangani, Philippines. Masiguil was released on September 29, 2016 after paying a ransom. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/09/2016: Assailants fired a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) at a polling station at Mamasbulod Elementary School in Pagalungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/05/2016: Assailants threw grenades at a police station in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/22/2016: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) convoy in Satan, Shariff Aguak district, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/03/2016: Assailants opened fire on Maximo Roxas Jr. at a restaurant in Nabunturan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Roxas, the head of a Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (Daneco) was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2016: Assailants set fire to a polling center at Ragayan Elementary School in Ragayan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/22/2016: An assailant threw an explosive device at a civilian residence in Tumaga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. At least two civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/09/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel securing elections in Ambawan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/14/2016: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Dionesio Lagas in Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. Lagas, the Misamis Occidental Provincial Reformatory Jail (MOPRJ) Chief Inspector, was killed and another jail official was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/26/2016: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device on Santo Nino Street in Poblacion 6 village, Midsayap town, North Cotabato province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/27/2016: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked Tareken Primary School in Tareken, Maguindanao, Philippines. The school was scheduled to be used as a Philippine Commission on Elections polling center in the national elections on May 9, 2016. There were no reported casualties in the assault. This was one of six incidents targeting polling centers in Sultab Mastura district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
12/05/2016: Assailants abducted three Indonesian crew members from a fishing vessel off the coast of Baguan Island in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. All three hostages were released the following day, on December 6, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/03/2016: Assailants abducted Warren Hansol Conales, a police officer, from Capitan Bayong, Bukidnon, Philippines. Conales was released on May 3, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to ensure the application of NPA policies during the upcoming elections.
07/06/2016: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Datu Ruben Labawan in Gredu neighborhood, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Philippines. At least two people, including Labawan, a tribal leader, were killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/20/2016: Assailants attacked a Japanese cargo ship in the Sulu Sea off the coast of Tawi-Tawi province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as the crew prevented the assailants from boarding the vessel. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on former senior police Inspector Zaldy Mallari in Centro East, Allacapan, Cagayan, Philippines. Mallari, a candidate for town councilor, was unharmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/29/2016: An explosives-laden vehicle detonated in front of Alliance Church in Maligaya neighborhood, Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack may have been carried out by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/01/2016: Assailants attacked military and Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) personnel Fuentebella village, Camarines Sur province, Philippines. The assailants sustained an undetermined number of casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/16/2016: An assailant shot and killed a soldier in Poblacion 2 neighborhood, San Jose, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/08/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Santa Ana, Bulacan, Philippines. An individual, identified as Mohammad Jumao-as, claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/20/2016: Assailants attacked a paramilitary base in Palongoguen, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though assailants set fire to six houses during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/02/2016: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) vehicle in Buadi Sacayo, Marawi district, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Assailants then opened fire on the soldiers with projectiles and firearms. At least one soldier was killed and three others were injured in the blast and ensuing clash. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Maute Group.
07/01/2016: Assailants shot and killed an anti-coal advocate at a videoke bar in Lucanin, Bataan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/19/2016: An assailant shot and killed Naniyang Sali, a suspected police informant, in Sangali, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources identified the assailant as Kasim Yunos.
01/15/2016: Assailants opened fire on school principals Jovelito Camba and Josephine Camba in Minanga, Isabela province, Philippines. Both principals were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/26/2016: Two assailants attempted to open fire on Joel Daunsay, a daycare teacher, at his residence in Palma Hill, Davao del Norte province, Philippines. Daunsay was unharmed as the assailants' firearms failed to fire. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/03/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting a power pylon in Linamon, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
03/09/2016: An explosive device detonated in Asturias, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Two people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/17/2016: Assailants abducted Lorenzo Romarate in Nasugbu district, Batangas, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping of Romarte, a local village chair, is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/08/2016: Assailants set fire to a village hall in Katipunan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. At least one person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/02/2016: An explosive device concealed in a vehicle detonated in front of a pharmacy on Jose Abad Santos Street in Tacurong city, Sultan Kudarat province, Philippines. Three civilians were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/11/2016: Assailants opened fire on Benjamin Condrillon in Masbate, Philippines. Condrillon, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/17/2016: Assailants shot and killed Ambrocio Fagaran, a village chair, in Madupayas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/12/2016: Two assailants opened fire on a village chair and a businessperson riding a motorcycle in Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines. The village chair, Omar Asahad, was killed and the businessperson, Hairuddin Tahir, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/05/2016: Assailants opened fire on soldiers and set fire to construction equipment at a dredging project in Butalo village, Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. At least three people, including one soldier and two civilians, were injured in the assault. This was one of three related attacks in the area on the same day. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in opposition to projects taking place in the BIFM's area of operation.
06/19/2016: Assailants abducted Michael Grande, a police officer, from Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Grande was released on August 26, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and accused Michael Grande of terrorizing civilians and profiting from illegal gambling.
05/09/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at the Diamyun Elementary School polling center in Diamyun, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated in Ilaya, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on Freddie Arquero in San Basilo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Arquero, a local councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/19/2016: Assailants opened fire on Zenaida Libuna in Tina, Capiz, Philippines. Libuna, a local village council member, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/30/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Danny Lozada in Cang-agong, Siquijor, Philippines. Lozada, the village chair, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/24/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting a police vehicle in Satan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/27/2016: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked Simuay Seashore Elementary School in Simuay, Maguindanao, Philippines. The school was scheduled to be used as a Philippine Commission on Elections polling center in the national elections on May 9, 2016. There were no reported casualties in the assault. This was one of six incidents targeting polling centers in Sultab Mastura district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
06/13/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused at a bus terminal in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/25/2016: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device between Kajatian and Tagbak in Sulu, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
04/14/2016: Assailants opened fire on Gerald Fermin in San Pascual, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Fermin, a village chairperson and a town council candidate, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/01/2016: Assailants attacked civilians and soldiers between Basak and Balite in North Cotabato, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed when security forces intervened. At least 22 explosive devices were also discovered and defused at the scene. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/23/2016: Assailants shot and injured a First Scout Ranger Regiment soldier in Tiguma, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/16/2016: Assailants abducted five police officers in Mapula, Davao del Sur, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks in Paquibato district on this date; the police officers were responding to the scene of an earlier attack on a paramilitary detachment. The officers were released on April 25, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the hostages were accused of possible war crimes.
08/21/2016: Two assailants shot and killed Cesar Padilla, a former village chair, in Caloocan, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/27/2016: Assailants shot and killed Warlito Pinuela, a local councilor, outside his residence in Timanan, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/03/2016: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Leonardo Dangoy in Caritan Norte neighborhood, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines. Dangoy, a local mayor, was not harmed; however, at least one person was killed and three others, including his son, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/04/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting a Philippine Marine convoy in Lagtoh village, Sulu province, Philippines. Seven Marines were wounded in the attack. This was one of two related events in Lagtoh on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/10/2016: Assailants opened fire on Guilbert Ponce Balatero in Kaangayan village, Mahayag district, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. Balatero, a barangay captain, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/22/2016: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) truck in Ulandang, Midsayap district, North Cotabato, Philippines. Assailants then opened fire on the vehicle. At least three people, including two soldiers and a civilian, were wounded in the blast and the ensuing clash. Security forces arrested two assailants that identified themselves as Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The assailants claimed responsibility for the attack during interrogation but later denied any involvement. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) also claimed responsibility and stated that the incident was carried out in response to an upcoming military operation against the group.
02/26/2016: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a police vehicle in Kibia village, North Cotabato province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/26/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Pamalian, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed and 10 assailants and three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/08/2016: Assailants opened fire on Alejo Casipong in Malangsa, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Casipong, a village chairperson, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/16/2016: Assailants abducted Edrina Manalas Bonsil, a public school teacher, from Patikul, Sulu, Philippines. Bonsil was released on August 18, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the kidnapping to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/07/2016: Assailants attacked a police station in Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, several firearms were stolen during the raid. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on teachers in Tamontaka, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two teachers were killed and another teacher and their driver were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/30/2016: Assailants opened fire on Saturnino Estanio outside his residence in Bioborjan, Rizal, Philippines. At least three people, including Estanio, a Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) broadcaster, were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on a military checkpoint in Sitio Logpaton, Kingking village, Compostela Valley province, Philippines. The assailants sustained an unspecified number of casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/03/2016: Assailants abducted Edwin Panis Castor and Orlando Maglipac, two police officers, from Wao town, Lanao del Sur province, Philippines. Maglipac was released shortly after the kidnapping, while Castor was released on May 3, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to ensure the application of NPA policies during the upcoming elections.
03/15/2016: An explosive device detonated between San Jacinto and San Fernando towns, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of 13 coordinated attacks in Masbate on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/28/2016: Assailants shot and injured Enrique Manas, a village chief, in Baay, Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/27/2016: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked Tapayan Central School in Tapayan, Maguindanao, Philippines. The school was scheduled to be used as a Philippine Commission on Elections polling center in the national elections on May 9, 2016. There were no reported casualties in the assault. This was one of six incidents targeting polling centers in Sultab Mastura district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
10/26/2016: Assailants abducted two fishermen off the coast of Pangutaran, Sulu, Philippines. The hostages were rescued on January 19, 2017. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/27/2016: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked Darping Elementary School in Macabiso, Maguindanao, Philippines. The school was scheduled to be used as a Philippine Commission on Elections polling center in the national elections on May 9, 2016. There were no reported casualties in the assault. This was one of six incidents targeting polling centers in Sultab Mastura district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
06/10/2016: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Calapagan, Lupon district, Davao Oriental, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/08/2016: Three explosive devices detonated in a public market in Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the blast.
01/23/2016: Assailants attacked the house of a barangay captain in San Agustin, Isabela province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved.
02/16/2016: Assailants shot and killed Elvis Ordaniza, a radio journalist, in Poblacion, Pitogo city, Zamboanga del Sur province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/17/2016: An explosive device detonated along a highway in Taviran village, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFF), which denied involvement.
04/03/2016: Assailants abducted Rene Rombo and Gilbert Aguiman, two police officers, from Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Aguiman was released shortly after the kidnapping, while Rombo was released on May 2, 2016. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to ensure the application of NPA policies during the upcoming elections.
11/14/2016: Explosive devices detonated targeting Camp Bonny Serrano in Masbate, Philippines. At least eight civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/28/2016: Two assailants threw a hand grenade at the vehicle of village chief Nicanor Pepito in Lamanan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Pepito was not harmed, but five people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/12/2016: Assailants attacked Dario Balat in Tangao, Butuan district, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Balat, a civilian that was thought to have provided information that assisted in the arrest of New People's Army (NPA) members, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/26/2016: Assailants hijacked two Indonesian tugboats and abducted 10 crew members in the waters near Tubig Dakula, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. All ten hostages were released on May 1, 2016. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded a ransom in exchange for the victims.
06/01/2016: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Sandab, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/21/2016: Assailants shot and killed Reynaldo Granados Lopez, a village councilor, in Putat, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/31/2016: Assailants attacked a road construction project in Talinga, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although construction equipment was damaged in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/13/2016: Assailants opened fire on Lopez Pedriza in Rawis, Samar, Philippines. Pedriza, a village councilor, was killed and his nephew was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/25/2016: Five assailants opened fire at a military detachment in San Ramon village, Daraga town, Albay province, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/03/2016: Assailants set up a roadblock and distributed leaflets to motorists in Rojales, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/21/2016: Assailants abducted Edgardo Hilaga, a soldier, in Malasila, North Cotabato, Philippines. Hilaga was released on April 26, 2016. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the kidnapping to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/02/2016: Assailants opened fire on Allen Brix Bachiller in Bangued, Abra, Philippines. At least three people, including Bachiller, a local councilor, were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/14/2016: An explosive device detonated in Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. Gean Gallardo, the Lamitan police chief, was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on the house of a village chair in Sampoli, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/08/2016: Assailants opened fire on Carino Milayaw in Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines. Milayaw, a mayoral campaign coordinator, was killed and his companion was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/11/2016: An explosive device detonated in Timbangan, Maguindanao, Philippines. The device was thought to be targeting a Philippine Army (PA) vehicle. At least one civilian was wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/09/2016: Assailants opened fire at a convoy transporting election paraphernalia in Cambingan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least one person was killed and two others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/14/2016: Assailants attacked Heinrich Apostol in Dicamay, Isabela, Philippines. Apostol, a candidate for village councilor, was killed and another person was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/06/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting a military patrol in Salbu, Maguindanao, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
02/23/2016: Four assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Purok 8, Kalagangan village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. An assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/31/2016: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Kisante, North Cotabato, Philippines. A civilian was killed and another two were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/22/2016: Assailants opened fire on a First Scout Ranger Regiment and Philippine National Police (PNP) joint patrol in Boheibu, Lamitan district, Basilan province, Philippines. At least two civilians were killed and one assailant was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/28/2016: Two assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Landap Guiamad in Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. Guiamad, a provincial engineer, and two others were killed and one person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/08/2016: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Roxas, Northern Samar, Philippines. A soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/27/2016: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked Tuka Elementary School in Tuka, Maguindanao, Philippines. The school was scheduled to be used as a Philippine Commission on Elections polling center in the national elections on May 9, 2016. There were no reported casualties in the assault. This was one of six incidents targeting polling centers in Sultab Mastura district on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
10/15/2016: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle carrying paramilitary forces in Sumisip district, Basilan, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/26/2016: Assailants opened fire on Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Dagohoy, Talaingod district, Davao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/01/2016: An explosive device detonated at the residence of Allan Tolorio in Veteran's Village, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Tolorio, a Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) official, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/07/2016: Assailants opened fire on the convoy of mayoral candidate Melanie Uy in Namnama, Isabela, Philippines. Three people were killed and four were wounded in the attack. This was one of two related attacks in Isabela on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/25/2016: Assailants opened fire on Senior Police Officer Bernard Mendoza in Mahabang Dahilig village, Batangas province, Philippines. The officer was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/17/2016: Two assailants shot and killed Ruben Lawig, a former village chief, in Baloy, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2016: Assailants fired rifle grenades in Kitapok, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2016: Assailants set fire to a boom spray truck at a pineapple plantation in Upper Gabunan, Casisang village, Bukidnon province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of three related attacks on pineapple plantations in Bukidon on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to be a warning to multinational companies from operating in the area.
11/22/2017: A roadside bomb was discovered and defused in Kalawag, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/22/2017: Assailants shot and killed Sixto Tabon, a construction site caretaker, in Putlan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Assailants then opned fire on soldiers and police officers responding to the attack, injuring two officers. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/24/2017: Assailants stole firearms and ammunition from Melborn Tan, an alleged drug dealer, in Santo Nino, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Tan was targeted for his involvement in the illegal drug trade.
08/21/2017: Assailants attacked the residences of Muslim and Christian settlers in Tubigan, Maluso, Basilan, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks in this area on this day. At least nine people were killed and 16 others were wounded across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however , sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/06/2017: An assailant opened fire on Nasser Bibayan in Parang, Maguindanao, Philippines. Bibayan, a Philippine Department of Education district supervisor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/18/2017: Assailants abducted Cortes district Vice Mayor Emmanuel Suarez outside his home in Sitio Lubcon, Cortes district, Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Suarez was released an hour later. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out to demonstrate against the continuance of martial law in Mindanao.
01/12/2017: Assailants opened fire on a retired Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) soldier in Dusoc, Pangasinan, Philippines. The soldier was killed and his wife was wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/23/2017: Assailants attempted to extort civilians in Bunucayan, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. At least two assailants and one Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member were killed and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash with security forces. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/18/2017: Assailants attacked the Dole-Stanfilco banana plantation in Tago district, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Six vehicles and other property were destroyed. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out to demonstrate against the continuance of martial law in Mindanao. The NPA also stated that Dole-Stanfilco was targeted because the company acquired land illegally, utilized chemicals which were harmful for the environment, and did not provide benefits for its workers.
12/31/2017: Assailants set fire to houses in Kubentog, Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/04/2017: A roadside bomb detonated in Kauran, Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, officials attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/07/2017: Approximately 30 assailants torched construction equipment at a construction site in Dungeg, Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though two employees were briefly held hostage during the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation to DDP Construction Company's quarrying in the area because it led to the destruction of a large amount of rice farm irrigation systems.
02/27/2017: Assailants attempted to extort civilians in Kaulayanan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. A soldier was killed in a clash that ensued after security forces responded to the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed to the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/18/2017: Three assailants shot and killed Private First Class George Rey Murillo, a Philippine Army soldier, in Purok 4, Anislag, Daraga, Albay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/28/2017: Assailants shot and killed Mama Taha, the chair of Barangay Tumbras, in Bual, Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/06/2017: Assailants attacked MilOro Mining Corporation heavy mining equipment in Cabuaya, Davao Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of two related attacks targeting MilOro Mining Corporation in Mati City district on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
09/07/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Bitaugan, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. At least one civilian was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/26/2017: Assailants opened fire on a police convoy in San Carlos, Cagayan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/14/2017: Assailants set up a roadblock and set fire to cigarette trucks in Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/04/2017: An explosive device detonated in Duga-a, Basilan, Philippines. At least one Philippine Army (PA) First Scout Ranger Regiment soldier was injured in the blast. This was one of two similar attacks in Duga-a on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/19/2017: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Elizalde, Compostela Valley, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/02/2017: An explosive device detonated in Santo Nino, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Three civilians were injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2017: Assailants attacked a construction truck in Alabel, Sarangani, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/18/2017: Assailants shot and killed former New People's Army (NPA) member Oning Lumacang in Anticala, Butan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out to demonstrate against the continuance of martial law in Mindanao. The NPA also stated that Oning Lumacang was targeted because he left the group without permission and had participated in military operations.
12/20/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at a military checkpoint in Tamontaka, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two attacks targeting checkpoints in Tamontaka on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/03/2017: Six assailants torched construction equipment in Maddela district, Quirino, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/07/2017: Assailants abducted Mama P. Abao and Aljhun P. Minano, Civilian Armed Auxiliary (CAA) members, in Bitaugan, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Both victims were released on July 14, 2017. This was one of two coordinated abductions overnight. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/08/2017: Security forces discovered and defused an unknown number of explosive devices in Datu Anggal Midtimbang , Maguindanao, Philippines. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/18/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Tarusan, Bataraza district., Palawan province, Philippines. One soldier was wounded. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to military operations in Brookes Point and Bataraza.
07/15/2017: Assailants abducted six laborers from Kawmpang Elementary School in Kawmpang, Bangkal, Sulu, Philippines. One laborer escaped and another was rescued by security forces shortly after. Three of the hostages escaped on August 11, 2017 and the remaining hostage escaped on August 14, 2017. At least two hostages were wounded during the ordeal. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on Expectacion Baldeo at her office in Lalig, Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines. Baldeo, a Social Security System (SSS) division head, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/05/2017: Assailants dressed in Philippine National Police (PNP) uniforms attacked the Davao Security and Investigation Agency (DASIA) compound in Poblacion neighborhood, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in and around the DASIA compound in Poblacion neighborhood on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that DASIA was targeted for enabling capitalism.
04/18/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) electrical tower in Pagangan, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/27/2017: Two assailants opened fire on Hadji Peda Diocolano Binangon, a former councilor, in Tenorio, Awang, Maguindanao, Philippines. Binangon was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/10/2017: An explosive device in an ice box was discovered and defused outside the residence of Arleigh Eisma, a local councilor, in Lamitan City district, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/14/2017: Assailants opened fire on Chiqui Sumait in San Fabian, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Sumait, a village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/20/2017: Four assailants shot and killed Arman Matutina, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, in Buenavista, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused Matutina of working with politicians and sabotaging agriculture reform.
12/23/2017: Assailants opened fire on a barangay councilor and a city hall employee on Tramo Street, Barangay 113, Pasay, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Three people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/01/2017: Assailants attacked the residence of Ustadz Khalid Ditingki, a village councilor, in Matampay, Marantao, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Ditingki and his wife were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
11/15/2017: Assailants shot and killed Allan Alburo, a jail guard, in Matagangtang, Placer, Masbate, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/30/2017: Assailants threw two grenades at security forces in Concepcion, Bukidnon, Philippines. No casualties were reported as the grenades failed to explode. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused the military of utilizing the government's "war on drugs" to gather information from civilians about the NPA.
05/17/2017: Assailants opened fire on police officers in Lucban district, Quezon, Philippines. Two police officers were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for military operations against the NPA.
05/07/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Tappa, San Mariano, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/27/2017: Two explosive devices were discovered and safely defused in Nuevo Iloco, Mawab, Compostela Valley, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/01/2017: An explosive device detonated at a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) power tower in Kayaga neighborhood, Kabacan, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/28/2017: Assailants abducted a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary (CAA) member and Manobo tribe leader from Libas Sud, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. The outcome of the abduction is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/12/2017: Assailants attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) base in Gacub, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of two attacks targeting the same base on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/30/2017: Assailants attacked Musahamat plantation and briefly held security guards hostage in Union, Compostela Valley, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/09/2017: An explosive device detonated at Nuro Bridge in Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in in the blast. This was one of three attacks in Upi overnight. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents; although authorities questioned the veracity of this claim. Sources also suspected that the attacks were carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
04/04/2017: Assailants attacked Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Kidawa, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/25/2017: Assailants opened fire on Philip Dagurayan Malon, a barangay chairman, in Baybay, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Malon and a companion were killed and two others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/08/2017: Assailants abducted Jerrick Quillano, a Civilian Armed Auxiliary (CAA) member, in San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Quillano was released on July 14, 2017. This was one of two coordinated abductions overnight. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/25/2017: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Maitemaig, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least ten assailants were killed and five others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on and detonated a mine targeting soldiers responding to assailants activities in Tarragona, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/25/2017: Assailants raided Dexter Remodaro's house in San Jose, Cagayan, Philippines. Remodaro, a retired soldier, was not present, but two civilians were injured in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the residence was targeted because it was used by the military for intelligence operations.
07/29/2017: Security forces discovered and safely defused an explosives-laden corpse in Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on police officers and civilians in Caliling, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. At least two Swedish civilians, Karl Arvidsson and Jason Tumayao, and their driver were wounded in the attack. In addition, an assailant was injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/20/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military vehicle between Polangi and Somage, Northern Samar, Philippines. Four soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/03/2017: Assailants shot and killed Richard Dexter Welborn, a village councilperson, in Magugpo North, Tagim, Davao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/05/2017: Assailants shelled the village of Marantao, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
06/23/2017: Assailants opened fire on Borbie Rivera outside a bar in Pasay, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Rivera, a city councilor, and his bodyguard were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/15/2017: Assailants attacked a police station in Bulan, Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines. One police officer, identified as Junie Caneda, was injured in the attack. This was one of two incidents targeted police stations in Sorsogon on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/26/2017: Assailants set fire to Concepcion National High School in Concepcion, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) carried out the attack.
01/02/2017: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Eugenio Salva Jr. near Basalem, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Salva Jr., the Kumalarang mayor, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/24/2017: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle carrying soldiers and Sirawai municipal officials in Malambuhangin, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/04/2017: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Edward Alonte Reyes, a city council secretary, in Binan, Laguna, Philippines. One person was killed and three others, including Reyes, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/15/2017: Assailants attacked Hinimbangan village in Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the raid. This was one of three successive attacks on the same village on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Igtalunon, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/14/2017: Assailants stopped two delivery trucks and set them on fire in Agdum, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/11/2017: Assailants stopped and set fire to a cargo truck in Macmod, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/23/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a police vehicle in Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/13/2017: Assailants abducted two police officers, identified as Alfredo Dagamon and John Paul Doverte, in Bad-as, Placer, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. The hostages were released on December 20, 2017. The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the incident and accused the victims of mistreating civilians during police operations in the region.
08/18/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel while they were conducting clearing operations in Marawi city, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
09/16/2017: Assailants attacked soldiers in Libertad, Cawayan, Masbate, Philippines. One civilian was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/04/2017: Assailants opened fire on Catholic priest Marcelito "Tito" Paez in Jaen, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Paez was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/18/2017: Assailants opened fire on militia members and civilians in Upper Santa Cruz, Camarines Sur, Philippines. One militia member was killed and three people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/21/2017: Assailants threw hand grenades and opened fire on military personnel in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Nine soldiers were killed and 49 others were wounded in the attack. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Maute Group.
02/07/2017: Assailants shot and killed a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier in Balite, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/25/2017: Assailants fired a grenade launcher at a Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) meeting in Guinanta, Basilan, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed and three BPAT members were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/21/2017: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Gracepan, Sison, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/03/2017: A grenade detonated targeting civilians in Baracayo Grande, Toril, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Three civilians were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) may have been involved.
10/21/2017: Assailants attacked a quarry in Bonbon, Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the targeted construction company's activities, which harmed the environment. Sources also suspected that the attack was in response to the company's failure to make an extortion payment.
11/10/2017: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a police convoy that was investigating the site of an earlier attack in Tikalaan, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/17/2017: Assailants opened fire on a village chair in San Pedro, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. The chair, identified as Jerry Senara, and his wife were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on a police station in San Mateo, Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Police officials repelled the attack and there were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/14/2017: Assailants shot and killed Gibert Baaco, a provincial disaster official, in Barong Barong, Palawan, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident; however, officials questioned the veracity of this claim.
08/22/2017: Assailants opened fire on Noel Briones near his residence in San Vicente, San Jose district, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Briones, a local village chief, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/19/2017: Assailants opened fire on Virgilio Roxas, a city council secretary's bodyguard, in San Jose, Binan, Laguna, Philippines. Roxas was killed and a civilian, identified as Bernard Lacerna, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/23/2017: Assailants raided a police outpost in Malitbong, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Three assailants and one police officer were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/21/2017: Assailants abducted Arnold Panisan, a former Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in Mahaba, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Panisan was released on August 23, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Arnold Panisan was released because he promised to sever his ties with the military. Sources also stated that Panisan was accused of being a military informant.
12/16/2017: Assailants attacked military personnel in Hinagonoyan, Catubig, Northern Samar, Philippines. Two soldiers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/21/2017: Security forces discovered and safely detonated an explosive device in a house intended to target military personnel in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/21/2017: Assailants attacked a multi-purpose hall in Tubigan, Maluso, Basilan, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks in this area on this day. At least nine people were killed and 16 others were wounded across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/15/2017: Assailants opened fire on Eden Bacordo in Lopez Jaena, Murcia, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Bacordo, a town councilor, and two others were killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA), claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at security forces in Hinimbangan, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. This was one of three related attacks in Kitcharao on this date. No casualties were reported, but civilian properties were damaged in the attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/08/2017: Assailants raided a Del Monte Philippines plantation in Merangeran, Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though assailants seized weapons and set fire to equipment and vehicles during the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in order to prevent the expansion of Davao Ventures Corporation into the area and to stop the use of chemicals in the area that are harmful to the environment.
02/01/2017: Assailants opened fire at the Philippine Air Force (PAF) Buntog patrol base in Bulihan, Batangas, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/09/2017: Assailants boarded a fishing vessel and forced the crew to recite Muslim prayers off the coast of Siromon Island in Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. At least eight crew members who could not recite the prayers were killed in the attack. The remaining seven crew members were given flotation devices and allowed to jump off the boat. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2017: Assailants attacked security forces who were escorting local village officials between Benguet and Mabbayad villages in Echague, Isabela, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for alleged military operations in the area.
10/07/2017: Assailants attacked Villa Cielo, Buguey, Cagayan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, however the assailants robbed residents of cellular phones and weapons. This was one of two related attacks that took place in Buguey on this date. Two people were briefly held hostage and released across both of these attacks. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
12/07/2017: Assailants opened fire on Sol Jamero, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) director, in Barangay Zone 12, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Jamero was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/06/2017: Assailants shot and killed a suspected informant outside Avocado Elementary School in Talalak, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/15/2017: Assailants attacked security personnel repairing a school in Quirino, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one police officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/09/2017: Assailants abducted and killed Bebs Nero Quino in Balete, Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/07/2017: Assailants opened fire on Omiles Duyan in Marilog, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Duyan, the Ovu Manuvu tribal chief, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/05/2017: Assailants dressed in Philippine National Police (PNP) uniforms set up a roadblock and abducted a Philippine Army (PA) soldier outside the Davao Security and Investigation Agency (DASIA) compound in Poblacion neighborhood, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines. The soldier was injured and released on May 23, 2017. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in and around the DASIA compound in Poblacion neighborhood on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/04/2017: Assailants ambushed the Mayor of San Felipe, Carolyn Senador Farinas, in Faranal, San Felipe, Zambales, Philippines. The mayor's driver was wounded in the attack, but Farinas was not hurt. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/07/2017: An explosive device detonated at a Philippine National Police (PNP) Community Police Action Center in Colalo, Benguet, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of three coordinated incidents in Mankayan district on the same night. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that the attacks were intended to punish the mining company because its activities were harmful to the environment.
06/21/2017: Assailants destroyed houses in an unknown village in Pigcawayan district, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of six coordinated attacks in Pigcawayan district on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in retaliation for military operations in Mamasapano.
07/29/2017: Assailants ambushed a police patrol in San Nicolas, Pangasinan, Philippines. One member of the Philippine National Police's Regional Public Safety Batallion was killed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army.
02/16/2017: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Paquibato, Davao del Sur, Philippines. An assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/25/2017: Approximately 15 assailants set fire to a truck carrying bananas in Banahao, Lianga, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/09/2017: Assailants opened fire on Bernard Viloan in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. Viloan, a district supervisor for the Department of Education, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on security forces in Mat-i, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and three other soldiers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/06/2017: Assailants threw an explosive device at a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Trece Martirez, Sorsogon, Philippines. At least two soldiers and unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/28/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Tubaon, Mawab, Compostela Valley, Philippines. One soldier was wounded in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/01/2017: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers responding to reports of extortion activities in Lambog, Davao Oriental, Philippines. At least three people, including one soldier and two civilians, were killed and another soldier was injured in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/18/2017: Assailants attempted to plant an explosive device in Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao, Philippines. Members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front intervened and a clash ensued. Five members of the Moro group were killed and five others, including a civilian, were injured in the ensuing clash. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/27/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting the Sumisip vice mayor's convoy in Tumahubong, Basilan, Philippines. The vice mayor was unharmed, though two bodyguards were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/21/2017: Assailants destroyed houses in Simsiman, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of six coordinated attacks in Pigcawayan district on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in retaliation for military operations in Mamasapano.
01/03/2017: Assailants attempted to hijack the Oceanic Shipping Lines Ocean Kingdom merchant vessel off the coast of Sibago Island in Basilan, Philippines. The ship evaded the assailants and they retreated. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/27/2017: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Del Rio, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. One assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/02/2017: Assailants opened fire on police patrol vehicles in Binuang, Daguit, Camarines Norte, Philippines. A police officer was killed and six others were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the Communist Party of the Philippines' (CPP) call for increased attacks against the Duterte regime. The NPA also stated that the attack was in retaliation for military operations in Labo, Camarines Norte.
12/12/2017: A roadside explosive device was discovered and defused in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that Jemaah Islamiya (JI) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) were behind the attack.
10/16/2017: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army personnel in Joroan, Tiwi, Albay, Philippines. A soldier and two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/24/2017: Assailants opened fire on Christopher Iban Lozada, a radio broadcaster, in Coleto, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Lozada was killed and one other was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/12/2017: Assailants attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) base in Gacub, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of two attacks targeting the same base on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/21/2017: Assailants attacked a barangay outpost in Malagakit, North Cotabato, Philippines. This was one of six coordinated attacks in Pigcawayan district on this date. At least six assailants and one militia member were killed and 8 assailants and 2 militia members were injured across two of the assaults. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in retaliation for military operations in Mamasapano.
07/12/2017: An explosive device detonated in Gahit, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of three related attacks in Masbate on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/13/2017: An assailant threw a grenade at the front of a police station in Buluwalto, Bulacan, Philippines. A police officer was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/10/2017: An explosive device detonated near Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Upam, Shariff Aguak district, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/30/2017: Assailants armed with explosive devices and firearms attacked Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldiers in Geparayan, Northern Samar, Philippines. At least four civilians were injured by a bomb blast or stray bullets. The assailants also set fire to the security post. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/02/2017: Assailants shot and killed Engracio delos Reyes, the vice president of a farmers group, in Baha, Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/03/2017: Assailants threw an explosive device at the Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative (Sukelco) building in Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. At least eight people, including seven Sukelco employees, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
06/19/2017: Assailants shot and killed Ronnie Montejo, a retired military intelligence officer, in Mabigo, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/13/2017: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device along a road between Kuloy and Tapikan, in the Shariff Aguak district, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/13/2017: Assailants set fire to DL Enterprises construction equipment in Fertig Hills, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/12/2017: Assailants threw a grenade into the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) offices on Ramon Rabago Senior street, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. The grenade failed to detonate and there were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/10/2017: Assailants opened fire on a police convoy in Payawan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. At least four assailants were killed and three police officers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
06/13/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting military forces in Compostela Valley province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/13/2017: Assailants shot and killed Welfredo Garol, a police officer, in New Valencia, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/04/2017: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Tukanalipao, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least four people, including one soldier and three assailants, were killed in the ensuing clash. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), the Maute Group, and Jamaatul Muhajirin Wal Ansar (JMWA). Other sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
04/18/2017: Assailants opened fire on Archie Hicban at the corner of Road 10 and Capulong Street in Tondo, Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Hicban, a Philippine Coast Guard official, and his wife were killed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/09/2017: An assailant opened fire on Helen Andres in Balicongcong, Doroluman, North Cotabato, Philippines. Andres, an employee of the Cotabato provincial government, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/09/2017: Assailants ambushed a police patrol in Tikalaan, Talakag, Bukidnon, Philippines. A police officer and a four-month old infant were killed and five other people, including two police officers and three civilians, were injured in the attack. An explosive device was later defused at the site of the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/14/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military convoy in Santiago, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/16/2017: Assailants opened fire on Private First Class Jimmy Marcelo in Matalam, North Cotabato, Philippines. Marcelo, a member of the 39th Infantry Battalion, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/29/2017: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines in Pasi, Igbaras district, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/28/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military base near Alobo, Daraga, Albay, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of three related attacks in Daraga town on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/30/2017: Assailants engaged in a clash with Philippine Army (PA) soldiers near Benli, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The assailants were thought to be on their way to target a military detachment in the village. At least six people, including one soldier and five assailants, were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/31/2017: An explosive device was discovered and defused at a plaza in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/16/2017: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire targeting a military convoy responding to an earlier attack in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. At least four people, including two soldiers and two assailants, were killed and 15 soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two related attacks in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/06/2017: An improvised explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Pangilihan, Janiuay, Iloilo, Philippines. Six soldiers and one civilian were injured in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to military operations carried out in the area. The NPA accused military personnel of taking civilian hostages and intimidating people, and stated that security personnel were responsible for the deaths of four civilians in Capiz.
03/03/2017: Assailants threw an explosive device at the residence of Lucio Pacle in Silanga, Catbalogan district, Samar, Philippines. Pacle, the Hinabangan municipal administrator, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two attacks carried out by the same assailants on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
12/18/2017: An explosive device detonated in Kulaybato, Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was involved.
09/20/2017: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked a military detachment in Bayang, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Maute Group.
04/06/2017: Assailants opened fire on Mario Labotoria Parolan along Old San Fernando Road in Calaocan, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Parolan, a local village chief and the Association of Barangay Captains president, was killed and his spouse was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/27/2017: Assailants attacked the village of Tudok, T'boli, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/21/2017: Assailants abducted former village chief Hadji Bohong from Basilan, Philippines. The body of the hostage was found on October 22, 2017 in Sumisip. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/20/2017: Assailants set fire to a sawmill and abducted two civilians in Lower Mahayahay, Maluso, Basilan, Philippines. This was one of two related kidnappings in Basilan on this date. The victims were beheaded and their bodies were found on July 28, 2017. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/20/2017: Assailants extorted civilians in Laguilaylan, Isulan district, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Two assailants were arrested. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/09/2017: Assailants attacked Mahungcog village in Magpet district, North Cotabato, Philippines. The assailants ordered all male villagers out of their residences and reportedly abducted Michael Lingaro during the incident. Lingaro, the local village chief, was released shortly after the kidnapping. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack; however, the group denied abducting Lingaro and the victim denied that he was abducted.
09/28/2017: Assailants opened fire on a police detachment in Bascaran, Daraga, Albay, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of three related attacks in Daraga on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/25/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a police vehicle in Nabundas, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/10/2017: An assailant opened fire on Rolando Mejia in Calaocan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Mejia, a local village chief, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/05/2017: Assailants abducted an unknown number of people, including Rene Carlos, his wife, another relative, a local councilor, and some village watch members, in Pangyan, Trento district, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. Several of the hostages were released later the same day while the fate of Carlos, the village chairperson, and his wife are unknown. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/22/2017: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on Citizens Armed Geographical Unit (CAFGU) personnel in Sibalom, Antique, Philippines. Three police officers were wounded in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/24/2017: Assailants stopped a pickup truck carrying four civilians in Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. The passengers were forced out of the vehicle and the truck was stolen in the attack. Two assailants were later killed and one assailant was arrested after being intercepted by security forces. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/01/2017: Assailants opened fire on a government employee in Mlang, North Cotabato, Philippines. The employee was killed and his daughter was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/25/2017: Assailants attacked off-duty military personnel between Kidawa and L.S. Sarmineto, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/28/2017: Assailants abducted Deputy Police Chief Inspector Menardo Cui Sr. from Tuael, President Roxas, North Cotabato, Philippines. The hostage was released on July 27, 2018. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/25/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military truck in Munai, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/29/2017: Assailants raided the Pico de Loro Resort in Payapa, Batangas, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack, though assailants disarmed several security guards and attempted to set fire to a nearby building. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/31/2017: Assailants attacked a 13th Regional Public Safety (Maneuver) Battalion patrol base in in the northeastern and northern Mindanao region, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. The assailants sustained an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/19/2017: An explosive device detonated in Dugaa, Basilan, Philippines. A farmer was killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) may have planted the device to target military personnel.
05/16/2017: Assailants opened fire on a police checkpoint in Tabon-tabon, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. A police officer was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/28/2017: An explosive device detonated near Mayor Alqaid Akbar's residence in Sumagdang, Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines. Akbar, the Isabela City mayor, was not harmed and there were no other reported injuries in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/08/2017: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine National Police (PNP) vehicle in Biga, Giporlos district, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the vehicle. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/19/2017: Assailants boarded the MV Giang Hai, a Vietnamese cargo ship carrying 17 crew members, off the coast of Baguan, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. One crew member was killed and six crew members were abducted in the attack. One hostage was killed as of March 14, 2017 and another hostage was killed on July 8, 2017. Three additional hostages were rescued on November 10, 2017 and the final hostage was found dead during the rescue attempt. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/12/2017: Assailants opened fire on the Iloilo Police Provincial Office's 3rd Maneuver Platoon detachment in Bolo, Maasin, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/21/2017: Assailants shot and killed Rommel Oliveros, a Makati Public Safety Assistance (MAPSA) officer, in Makati City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. An unknown group claimed responsibility for the incident and accused Oliveros of being an extortionist.
04/21/2017: Assailants launched grenades at a military base in Del Carmen, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/04/2017: An explosive device detonated near the vehicle of Durie Kalahal in Duga-a, Basilan, Philippines. Kalahal, a mayor, was not harmed but at least two people were injured in the blast. This was one of two similar attacks in Duga-a on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/19/2017: Assailants opened fire on Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) personnel in Malire, North Cotabato, Philippines. A civilian was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/15/2017: Assailants held two civilians hostage and forced them to retrieve food in Cahayag, Bohol, Philippines. The assailants fled the area after security forces responded to the attack, releasing the two hostages. This was one of two related attacks by the same assailants on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/25/2017: Assailants raided a hydroelectric power plant in Lumbayao, Bukidnon, Philippines. The assailants seized cellphones from workers and planted explosive devices at the site. There were no reported casualties, and the explosive devices were later defused. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/20/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two attacks targeting military forces in Misamis Oriental on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/31/2017: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Nabundas, Maguindanao, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the patrol. At least two soldiers were injured in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) and the East Asia Division of the Islamic State separately claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/18/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at soldiers in a municipal building in Cawayan, Masbate, Philippines. Two soldiers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was responsible for the attack.
09/02/2017: Assailants ambushed a military detachment in Latih, Patikul, Sulu, Philippines. One soldier, Corporal Mukay, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/19/2017: An explosive device detonated at the KMC Hardware building in Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/26/2017: Approximately 30 assailants attempted to abduct Filipino soldier Arbilito Catampao in Tuboan, Madian, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Catampao managed to escape abduction. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/09/2017: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) patrol in Mirab, Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the patrol. At least seven soldiers were injured in the incident. This was one of three attacks in Upi overnight. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents; although authorities questioned the veracity of this claim. Sources also attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on a police station in Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines. Police officials repelled the attack and there were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/13/2017: Assailants attacked and killed a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier in Tupi district, South Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/18/2017: Assailants attacked military personnel in Badja, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, Philippines. One soldier was killed and two others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/28/2017: Assailants attempted to extort residents for food and money in Cadsalan, Lumalog, San Mariano district, Isabela, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed when soldiers intervened. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/28/2017: Assailants shot and wounded Ronillo Duhaylungsod in Lower Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/13/2017: Assailants opened fire on suspected military informants in Jati neighborhood, Kan-Dayok, Sulu, Philippines. At least three people were killed and another person was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/19/2017: Two assailants threw a grenade at a Philippine Army detachment in Labo-Labo, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Five soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/16/2017: Assailants raided the house of Reynaldo Dinampo, a police officer and former barangay chair, in Mateo, North Cotabato, Philippines. Dinampo and his wife were briefly held hostage while weapons were stolen from the house. No casualties were reported. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack and accused Reynaldo Dinampo of supporting military operations and participating in weapons trade.
03/30/2017: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) truck along the national highway in Labu-Labu, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
03/10/2017: Assailants abducted seven Indonesian fishermen in Sulu, Philippines. The outcomes of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/30/2017: Assailants shot and killed Oscar Solania Asildo Jr., a Department of Education employee, on Paterno Street in the Poblacion neighborhood, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
09/15/2017: Assailants abducted and killed Erning Aykid and Aylan Lantoy, two barangay councilors, in Benli, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2017: Assailants attacked security forces in Mahayahay, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. This was one of three related attacks in Kitcharao on this date. No casualties were reported, but civilian properties were damaged in the attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/15/2017: Assailants opened fire on CSC Region 2 Director, Attorney Neil Agustin, in Gonzaga Extension, Centro 10, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines. Agustin was killed and a staff member was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/21/2017: Assailants hijacked and set fire to a tobacco delivery truck in Mabileg, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related hijackings in Mabileg on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/01/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Igcabugao, Iloilo, Philippines. An unknown number of assailants were injured as security forces repelled the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/25/2017: Assailants set fire to three Dole Philippines trucks transporting bananas in Maragusan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/18/2017: Assailants attempted to hijack the MV Anabelle cargo vessel in the waters near Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte Sea, Philippines. Security forces intervened, causing the assailants to flee and there were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was involved.
06/14/2017: Assailants opened fire on Alberto Enriquez, Jr. in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Enriquez, a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) district chief assessment officer, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/14/2017: Assailants raided a construction site in Piit, Laguna, Philippines. Two Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) members were injured as security forces responded to the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/19/2017: Assailants raided a Broston Construction site in Cradal, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though assailants held a worker hostage before setting fire to a pay loader during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/29/2017: Assailants abducted Erwin Salan, a soldier with the Peace and Development Team, in Budlingin, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Salan was released on April 29, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/30/2017: Several assailants attacked a Phela Resources Corporation banana plantation in Sinawal, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties but assailants set fire to two cargo trucks and a container van at the plantation. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/22/2017: Assailants shot and killed Vice Mayor Jackson Cinco Dy in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/20/2017: Assailants abducted a police volunteer and pastor in Bataan, Philippines. The outcome of the abduction is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/13/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Surigao del Norte Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) convoy in Trinidad, Surigao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
08/03/2017: Assailants attacked a civilian truck in Bohe Baas, Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. Two civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/12/2017: Assailants attacked a police station in Malibcong, Abra, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though assailants tied up three police officers and seized their weapons in the attack. This was one of two related attacks in the area within a 24-hour period. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the police station was targeted due to police officers' alleged mistreatment of civilians in the area during operations and for not respecting native political structures.
05/23/2017: Assailants raided Amai Pakpak Medical Center and held hospital staff and patients hostage in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Two people were killed and the remaining 78 hostages were rescued on May 24, 2017. This was one of seven coordinated attacks in Marawi on this date. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incidents. Sources also attributed the attacks to the Maute Group, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/08/2017: Assailants shot and killed a Philippine National Police (PNP) officer in San Antonio, Camarines Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by communists.
02/14/2017: Assailants opened fire on a bus between Buenavista and Muti in Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. At least eight people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) may have carried out the attack.
05/19/2017: Assailants set fire to three Del Monte Employees Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (DEARBC) dump trucks in Pelaez, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/04/2017: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked the Philippine Bureau of Jail Management and Penology North Cotabato District Jail and released an unknown number of inmates in Amas, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least seven people, including one prison guard and 6 inmates, were killed and another inmate was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The BIFM later denied involvement.
08/23/2017: Assailants opened fire on Vicente Bonaobra in Central, Donsol district, Sorsogon, Philippines. Bonaobra, a former municipal councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/26/2017: Assailants shot and killed Dante Gomzalo, a village chair, in Ermita neighborhood, Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/10/2017: Assailants armed with firearms stormed Bugay, Las Navas, Northern Samar, Philippines. The assailants shot their firearms in the village and also entered the RAC Cola Construction and Development Inc. staff house to steal money and electronic devices. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
06/06/2017: Assailants abducted a child in San Raymundo neighborhood, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. The hostage was released unharmed on June 19, 2017 after a ransom was paid. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/02/2017: Twenty assailants opened fire on Angelo Luis, a municipal councilor, at his residence in Awallan, Baggao, Cagayan, Philippines. Luis was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused Angelo Luis of being a military informant.
07/27/2017: Assailants attacked a government hydroelectric power plant in Luisiana, Laguna, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/30/2017: Assailants shot and killed Fernando Landicho, an assistant district engineer for the Department of Public Works and Highways, in Banadero, Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/25/2017: Assailants attacked a patrol base in Melale, Laak, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/31/2017: At least one explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed and 52 others were injured in the blast. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/15/2017: Assailants attacked Hinimbangan village in Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the raid. This was one of three successive attacks on the same village on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on soldiers securing a road construction project in Banlibato, Alabel, Sarangani, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/06/2017: Assailants opened fire on a radio broadcaster/journalist, Rudy Alicaway, in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Alicaway was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/07/2017: Assailants stopped and set fire to a passenger van on a national highway in Lumasal, Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/09/2017: Assailants fired an M-203 from a grenade rifle at a Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) post in Nuro, Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least one officer was injured in the blast. This was one of three attacks in Upi overnight. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents; although authorities questioned the veracity of this claim. Sources also suspected that the attacks were carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
06/10/2017: Security forces intercepted and killed two assailants planting explosive devices in Malasila, North Cotabato, Philippines. The devices were defused at the scene a short time later. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/20/2017: Assailants abducted five civilians in Switch Yakal, Lantawan, Basilan, Philippines. This was one of two related kidnappings in Basilan on this date. The victims were beheaded and their bodies were discovered on July 29, 2017. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/20/2017: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel in Hinalaan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. At least six assailants and one soldier were killed and 11 assailants and eight soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/22/2017: Assailants set up a roadblock in Digonga, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Philippines. Retired policeman Joel Rey Galendez, army sergeant Reynante Havana España, and tribal leader Datu Dionisio Camarullo Havana were abducted in the attack and found dead on August 22, 2019. The New People’s Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/26/2017: Assailants shot and killed police officer Charlie Liba in Tupi, South Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/27/2017: Assailants stopped a civilian convoy fleeing Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Eight passengers were executed after they were unable to recite verses from the Quran. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the victims had "betrayed their faith" in a note left at the scene.
02/28/2017: Assailants stopped and set fire to a container van carrying bananas in Rosario, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/13/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at the Jolo Municipal Police (MPS) station in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. There were no reported casualties but a police vehicle was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/15/2017: Ten assailants set fire to RTY Construction Company equipment in Tan-ag Ibaba,, Luzon, Quezon, Philippines. The assailants held 13 people hostage during the attack and later released them unharmed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and stated that the attack may have been to extort ransom.
06/10/2017: Assailants shot and killed Leovino Hidalgo, the Balete town mayor, in Poblacion, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/21/2017: Assailants hijacked a tobacco delivery truck in Mabileg, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related hijackings in Mabileg on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/10/2017: Assailants attacked Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) soldiers in Datu Wasay, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed and two other assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/29/2017: Armed assailants entered a government hospital and demanded that the staff treat their wounded members in Glan, Sarangani, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
05/17/2017: Assailants abducted Jeremias Estrada from his house in Purok Lansones, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Estrada, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was released on May 22, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/18/2017: Security forces arrested an assailant planting an explosive device in Kidawa, Compostela Valley, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/02/2017: A sniper shot and killed a fleeing civilian in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
11/13/2017: Assailants abducted Gelino Vailoces from his home in Talalak, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Vailoces, a Citizens Armed Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused the victim of providing intelligence on the NPA to the government.
08/11/2017: Assailants threw an explosive device at the Southern Philippines Agri-Machinery Center Building along the National Highway in Tuburan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/22/2017: Assailants shot and injured Rustico Arnoza, a former municipal councilor, in Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/22/2017: Assailants stormed Dan Daradal's residence in Jiabong, Samar, Philippines. Daradal's family members were held hostage while Daradal, the Municipal Planning and Development officer, was shot and killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/17/2017: Assailants shot and killed two former members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Pio Duran, Albay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/27/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting the municipal hall in Talayan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
09/19/2017: Five Assailants attacked and killed Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member Jeff Bitonio in Anapolon, Arakan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/07/2017: An explosive device detonated near Philippine soldiers in Casili, Gubat district, Sorsogon, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then attacked the soldiers. At least two soldiers were killed and seven other soldiers were injured in the blast and ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and noted that the attack corresponded with the burials of two New People's Army (NPA) members who were killed by security personnel.
03/27/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Sumitomo Corporation airplane spraying pesticides on a banana plantation in Santa Fe, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties but the plane was damaged in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that the aircraft was targeted because of its harmful effects on the environment.
12/24/2017: Assailants fired grenade launchers and automatic firearms at a military base in Taglibi, Patikul, Sulu, Philippines. Five people, including four soldiers, were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/30/2017: Assailants shot and killed Police Officer 2 Mervin Capellan in Poblacion, Monreal, Masbate, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/06/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine National Police (PNP) patrol in Macabiso, Sultan Mastura district, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least one officer was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/09/2017: Assailants stopped and set fire to two Philex Mining Corporation trucks in Itogon, Benguet, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/01/2017: Assailants opened fire on civilians fishing along the Bago River in Bagong Silang, Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, Philippines. At least one civilian was killed in the attack. The Alex Boncayao Brigade (ABB) claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources disputed this claim and also suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
06/07/2017: Assailants armed with explosive devices attacked an ore processing plant and destroyed a copper processing machine in Ampontoc neighborhood, Colalo, Benguet, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of three coordinated incidents in Mankayan district on the same night. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that the attacks were intended to punish the mining company because its activities were harmful to the environment.
09/24/2017: Four assailants opened fire on Rufa Sugala in Progreso, Carmen, Bohol, Philippines. Sugala, a barangay councilor, was killed and her husband was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/06/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting Philippine soldiers in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Two Philippine soldiers were killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/06/2017: Assailants opened fire on Edgar Arana, a town agriculture chief, in Napanlahan, Arakan, North Cotabato, Philippines. Arana was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/30/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at a civilian residence in Poblacion, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. One civilian was wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/13/2017: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Johair Tan, a village councilor, in Cotabato, Maguindanao, Philippines. Tan and his security guard were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/01/2017: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Kibalabag, Bukidnon, Philippines. At least three soldiers were killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack, although sources questioned the veracity of this claim.
11/27/2017: Two assailants opened fire on Camasi village councilor Roi Casabuena's vehicle in Greenhills, President Roxas, North Cotabato, Philippines. Casabuena and his wife were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on a school superintendent in San Jose, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Marcom Borongan was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/29/2017: Assailants executed four individuals associated with the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) in Tee, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to BIFM.
02/14/2017: Assailants opened fire on relief workers and military personnel near Malimono, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA), which the group denied.
10/03/2017: Assailants detonated explosives targeting a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) electricity tower in Manarapan, Carmen, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though the tower was destroyed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/10/2017: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) patrol base in La Paz district, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Pitogo, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/10/2017: Assailants opened fire on Philippine National Police (PNP) officers along Zigzag Road in San Jose, Rizal, Philippines. At least two officers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/29/2017: Assailants opened fire on a helicopter carrying the governor of Maguindanao, Esmael Mangudadatu, while flying over Dagading, Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/10/2017: Assailants abducted a Jolo National High School teacher in Maimbung, Sulu, Philippines. The hostage was released unharmed on March 13, 2017. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/03/2017: Approximately 30 assailants attacked guards and set fire to the Sumifro Corp Banana Plant in T'Boli, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but equipment was damaged. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to Sumifro Corporation's environmental degradation, acquiring land illegally, and unfair wages paid to its workers.
11/10/2017: Assailants ambushed Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) members in Libug, Sumisip, Basilan, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/11/2017: Assailants shot and killed a farmer in San Antonio, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/26/2017: Assistants opened fire on barangay officials in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/23/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. A Marine vehicle operator was killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/20/2017: Assailants threw a grenade and opened fire on a barangay outpost in Lampaya, Iloilo, Philippines. In addition to an unknown number of assailant casualties, at least one village watchperson was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/28/2017: Assailants opened fire on Alberto Binlayan at his residence in Cabarroguis district, Quirino, Philippines. Binlayan, a local town councilor, was killed and his body was discovered the following morning. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/29/2017: An assailant shot and killed Joer-el Panganiban, a former village chief, at a wake in Guminga, Isabela, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/00/2017: Sometime between December 3, 2017 and December 6, 2017, assailants abducted three people from an area between Piagapo and Dado Balindong, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. All three hostages were killed and their bodies were discovered on December 7, 2017. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/23/2017: Assailants attacked a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) Payapag Patrol Base in Payapag, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/27/2017: An explosive device was discovered and defused near a police outpost in Tamontaka, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
08/25/2017: Assailants abducted 10 construction workers and held them hostage in Mimbalite, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. The hostages were released five hours later. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/20/2017: Assailants shot and killed Jojie Omandac, a former Philippine Marine Corps officer, in Intramuros neighborhood, Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/03/2017: Assailants shot and killed Pablito Gahol, a former prosecutor and barangay chairperson, on Nueve de Febrero street in Mauway, Mandaluyong, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/29/2017: Assailants attempted to extort farmers in Valencia, Bualan, North Cotabato, Philippines. Soldiers of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) and barangay tanods intervened and at least three assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
12/10/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) vehicle in Trinidad, Surigao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. The assailants sustained an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash. This was one of two attacks in Surigao on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/09/2017: Assailants shot and killed a tricycle driver in Camcaman, Matnog district, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, authorities suspected that the attack may have been carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
12/28/2017: Assailants opened fire and detonated an explosive device targeting Diego Met Dagadas, an ethnic Teduday chieftain, in Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Dagadas was killed and his companion, identified as Bada Dagadas, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/18/2017: Assailants attacked police officers in San Ignacio, Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the assailants destroyed vehicles. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/25/2017: Assailants shot and wounded Eugene Sibomit, a former Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Sandayao, Guihulngan district, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/16/2017: Assailants opened fire on military personnel near a construction site in Bawa, Bucana Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/16/2017: Assailants set fire to a backhoe in Malawanit, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported causalities in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/09/2017: Assailants set fire to Davao Agricultural Ventures Corporation pineapple harvesting equipment in Gumalang, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/23/2017: Assailants attacked soldiers guarding the Aliwagwag Falls Eco-Park in Aliwagwag, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Two assailants were killed and one soldier and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the local tourism agenda displaced many families for the sake of development in the area.
03/15/2017: Assailants attacked Hinimbangan village in Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the raid. This was one of three successive attacks on the same village on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/14/2017: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Salim Laja, a municipal councilor, in La Paz , Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/04/2017: Assailants attacked a Philippine National Police (PNP) outpost in Annafatan, Cagayan, Philippines. An unknown number of officers were injured in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/17/2017: Assailants opened fire on a village chief in Tinayunan, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Leodegario Benero was killed and two people were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was responsible for the attack.
02/14/2017: Assailants established a checkpoint and abducted two soldiers in Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines. The hostages, identified as Rene Doller and Carl Mark Nucos, were released on March 25, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/26/2017: Assailants shot and killed a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member in Maluso, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayaf Group (ASG).
07/18/2017: Assailants set fire to construction equipment owned by the Mamsar Construction firm in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. No casualties were reported, but the firm's equipment was damaged in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out to demonstrate against the continuance of martial law in Mindanao.
05/07/2017: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) convoy along the National Highway in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/15/2017: An explosive device detonated near a Lapanday Corp banana export firm office in Kalaong, Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/23/2017: Assailants stopped an ambulance and killed two people in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. This was one of seven coordinated attacks in Marawi on this date. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incidents. Sources also attributed the attacks to the Maute Group, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/26/2017: Assailants opened fire on police officers leaving a motorcycle shop in Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. At least one officer was killed and two other people, including another officer, were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/30/2017: Assailants stopped and set fire to a passenger van in Lebe, Kiamba, Sarangani, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/23/2017: Assailants raided and set fire to Malabang District Jail in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of seven coordinated attacks in Marawi on this date and one of two attacks on jails, across which 107 inmates were freed. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incidents. Sources also attributed the attacks to the Maute Group, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/21/2017: Assailants raided Malagakit Elementary School in Malagakit, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least 31 people were held hostage for several hours before being released. This was one of six coordinated attacks in Pigcawayan district on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in retaliation for military operations in Mamasapano.
06/21/2017: Assailants attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) outpost in Simsiman, North Cotabato, Philippines. This was one of six coordinated attacks in Pigcawayan district on this date. At least six assailants and one militia member were killed and 8 assailants and 2 militia members were injured across two of the assaults. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in retaliation for military operations in Mamasapano.
07/09/2017: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Licabang, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/04/2017: Assailants opened fire on a police station in Datu Unsay district, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least one officer was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibilityfor the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/27/2017: Assailants set fire to bridge construction equipment in Ysmael, Quirino, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Ricardo Diaz Interior was targeted because it failed to respond to an extortion demand.
09/10/2017: Assailants shot and killed Felipe P. Achas, a village chief, in Purok 1, Mapawa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/18/2017: Assailants raided a police station in Maasin district, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although nine police officers were tied up and weapons were stolen during the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the police station was targeted because police officers were extorting money from small businesses.
05/14/2017: Assailants attacked a road construction company in Kalyaat, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though equipment damaged in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) carried out the attack.
10/07/2017: Assailants attacked Tabbac, Buguey, Cagayan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, however the assailants stole weapons, cell phones, and a vehicle from the villagers. This was one of two related attacks that took place in Buguey on this date. Two people were briefly held hostage and released across both of these attacks. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
12/05/2017: Assailants raided Langpas, Indanan, Sulu, Philippines. Three people were killed and an unknown number of others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/07/2017: Two explosive devices detonated near a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the detachment. At least one assailant was killed and four other assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two attacks targeting soldiers in Datu Salibo district on the same day. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
06/10/2017: Assailants set fire to a CAVDEAL backhoe and crane at Baldoc Bridge in Baldoc, Catanduanes, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/15/2017: A roadside bomb detonated targeting civilians in Sabong, Basilan, Mindanao, Philippines. One civilian was killed and a second civilian was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/05/2017: An explosive device detonated near a Department of Environment and Natural Resources substation and a Philippine National Police (PNP) outpost in Bialong neighborhood, Kiamba, Sarangani, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/23/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in San Antonio, Kalayaan, Laguna, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on Daycarlo Paligutan Millare in Patucannay, Abra, Philippines. Millare, the Budac village chair, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/10/2017: Fifteen assailants attacked members of the Provincial Public Safety Company in Trinidad, Surigao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/27/2017: An explosive device detonated along the road near a military camp in Semba, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the blast. This was one of two related incidents in Semba within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/20/2017: Assailants shot and killed Wilfredo de Vera, a village council member, in Banaoang, Pangasinan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/24/2017: Assailants shot and killed a police officer investigating a kidnapping in Somagonsong, Bulan district, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA)and noted that the victim was investigating a suspect, Lito Gigantone, at the time of the attack.
02/11/2017: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in San Isidro, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Three people, including a soldier and two civilians, were killed and three civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/12/2017: Assailants ambushed Philippine soldiers in Rogongon, Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. Edgar Andal was killed and Raymart Pamplona was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/13/2017: An explosive device detonated in Magtangale, San Francisco, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Six soldiers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was behind the attack.
04/21/2017: Assailants launched grenades at a Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in San Fernando, Masbate, Philippines. At least two civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/19/2017: An explosive device detonated along the highway in Nabundas, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
08/19/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Maute Group.
02/27/2017: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire targeting military personnel in Tinago, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA), which denied involvement.
02/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on Renato Anglao in Crossing Busco, Quezon district, Bukidnon, Philippines. Anglao, a Tribal Indigenous Oppressed Group Association leader, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/14/2017: Assailants attacked a solar power plant in Tinampaan, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the solar panels were damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
03/03/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Muamar Lidasan Mala in Rosary Heights VI neighborhood, Cotabato, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least three people, including Mala, a local government employee, and his two daughters, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/19/2017: Assailants abducted three Indonesian fishers off of Taganak Island in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. The hostages were released on September 16, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/12/2017: Three assailants shot and killed retired Staff Sergeant Alberto Asis in Calutan, General MacArthur district, Eastern Samar, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/21/2017: Assailants abducted retired Master Sergeant Julio Macaraig Pasawa in Upper Mahayahay, Maluso, Basilan, Philippines. Pasawa was found dead the following day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/03/2017: Assailants abducted Valeriano Bundo in Mahongkog, Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. Bundo, a village councilor, was killed shortly after the kidnapping. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Valeriano Bundo was targeted for his work against Front 72 of the NPA. Sources also noted that Bundo was a supporter of the peace and development program run by the military in North Cotabato.
05/27/2017: Assailants shot and killed Benito Gunay Gamier, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Gudofredo Reyes, Camarines Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that communist rebels carried out the attack.
09/27/2017: Assailants attacked the village of Maligang, Kiamba, Sarangani, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/19/2017: Four assailants shot and killed Regie Fundador, a civilian, in Luz, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/29/2017: Security forces identified three assailants planting landmines in Dash 7, Sitio Side 4, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. The three assailants were arrested. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/28/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Pidsandawan, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao province, Philippines. Nine soldiers were wounded and four assailants were killed in the attack and resulting clash. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/30/2017: Assailants attacked Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldiers in Poblacion 1-A neighborhood, Motiong, Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/03/2017: Assailant sets fire to a Paglas Corporation truck transporting bananas in Flortam neighborhood, Batasan, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the incident was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
10/10/2017: Assailants attacked Bitaugan Patrol Base in Bitaugan, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Security forces repelled the attack and there were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/28/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting soldiers in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Three soldiers were killed in the attack. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/27/2017: Assailants opened fire on German Gabat, a deputy police chief, and his associates near a shopping mall in Polomolok, South Cotabato, Philippines. Gabat was killed and five others were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attaack to Ansar Al-Khilafa (Philippines).
12/01/2017: Assailants shot and killed Tato Puaya, a former Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) commander, in North Cotabato, Philippines. His wife was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/21/2017: Assailants destroyed houses in Malagakit, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of six coordinated attacks in Pigcawayan district on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in retaliation for military operations in Mamasapano.
01/29/2017: Assailants opened fire on a joint military outpost in Nalapaan, North Cotabato, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks targeting outposts in the area on this date. At least four assailants were injured in the ensuing clashes. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/26/2017: Assailants shot and killed two Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) community leaders in Kabasalan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/10/2017: Forty assailants attacked and robbed a road construction firm in Las Navas, Northern Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack, but the assailants stole food, money, and cell phones. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/24/2017: Assailants ambushed police officers with explosives and firearms in Camansi, Maasin, Iloilo, Philippines. One officer was killed and 12 others were wounded in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/14/2017: Assailants attempted to extort money from civilians in Batasan, Makilala, North Cotabato, Philippines. Security forces responded, injuring one assailant. In addition, at least two soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/08/2017: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Budlingin, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and another soldier was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA), which denied responsibility.
03/19/2017: An assailant shot and killed a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member and a civilian in Santa Clara, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/12/2017: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Casala, San Mariano district, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2017: Assailants set fire to a dump truck at a road construction site in Quirino province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/22/2017: Assailants abducted a civilian in Binan district, Laguna, Philippines. The hostage was rescued a short time later. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/16/2017: Assailants abducted Police Officer 1 Bristol Catalan in Purok-4, Katipunan, Kidapawan, North Cotabato, Philippines. The hostage was released unharmed on December 4, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/13/2017: Snipers opened fire on police officers and civilians as they attempted to flee Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/21/2017: Assailants attempted to set fire to construction equipment in Catanauan, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/23/2017: Assailants set fire to Dansalan College in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of seven coordinated attacks in Marawi on this date. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incidents. Sources also attributed the attacks to the Maute Group, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/09/2017: Assailants shot and killed a Philippine National Police (PNP) officer in Camcaman, Matnog district, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Special Partisan Unit of the New People's Army (NPA).
06/24/2017: Assailants stopped and set fire to a cargo truck transporting coconuts in Cuyago, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/12/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at a videoke bar in Cagamutan Sur, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/21/2017: Assailants shot and injured Kristo Hispano, a village chair, in Malate neighborhood, Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/06/2017: Assailants abducted Jelster Ed Tiu Quimbo in Labason, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Quimbo, the son of the local mayor, was released on December 30, 2018. At least four people were arrested in connection with the kidnapping. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/03/2017: Assailants armed with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and assault rifles attacked a military detachment in Timbangan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two civilians were killed and seven people, including one soldier, were injured in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/13/2017: Three assailants attacked a home in Inabuan, San Francisco, Quezon, Philippines. Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member Manaolito Alcantara and his son were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/09/2017: Assailants established a checkpoint and abducted a police officer and a retired government intelligence officer in Tikalaan, Bukidnon, Philippines. The retired intelligence officer was released shortly after the kidnapping while the police officer was released on April 27, 2017. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the same village on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/27/2017: Assailants attempted to extort money and food from civilians in Lumanag Lipa, Batangas, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed in an ensuing clash with security forces. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed to the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/31/2017: A roadside bomb detonated targeting a police vehicle in Poblacion Mother, Tuayan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. A police officer was killed and five others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/06/2017: Assailants set fire to a Del Monte Philippines Inc. tanker truck in Solo neighborhood, San Juan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/22/2017: Assailants shot and killed Fernando Alejo, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources official, in Narra, Palawan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/05/2017: Assailants opened fire on an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vehicle in Kiamba district, Sarangani, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/01/2017: Assailants attempted to raid Bayabas, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Three assailants were killed in the ensuing clash with security forces. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the incident tot he New People's Army (NPA).
11/26/2017: Approximately 12 assailants detonated explosives targeting construction equipment and cellular phones at a quarry in Orong, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended as a warning to contractors conducting irresponsible quarry operations.
04/21/2017: Two assailants threw grenades at a mosque in Talayan, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least eight people, including the former mayor of Talayan, Ali Midtimbang, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/29/2017: An explosive device detonated in Danapah, Basilan, Philippines. At least two people were killed and three people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/14/2017: Assailants shot and killed Amado Flores, a fisher, in Pasyagon, Placer, Masbate, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to Communist rebels.
08/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Police Action Center (PAC) in Tinurik, Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines. Two police officers were killed and a civilian was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/23/2017: Assailants raided the Cathedral of Our Lady Help of Christians in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least 15 people were abducted and the church was set on fire in the attack. At least two hostages, including the priest and a teacher, were rescued on September 16, 2017 while the fate of the remaining victims is unknown. This was one of seven coordinated attacks in Marawi on this date. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incidents. Sources also attributed the attacks to the Maute Group, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/22/2017: Assailants attacked military personnel escorting a humanitarian aid convoy in Jubgan, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/29/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Pinaglabanan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/26/2017: Assailants attacked and killed two farmers in Gaunan, Mlang, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/09/2017: Assailants set fire to a Catholic chapel in Labo-Labo, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/10/2017: Assailants set fire to three Delta Earthmoving Construction vehicles in Tabuk, Kalinga, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/12/2017: Assailants opened fire on members of the 5th Regional Public Safety Battalion in Buyo, San Fernando, Masbate, Philippines. A police officer, Matthew Baybayon, was killed and another officer, Edgarde Demingoy, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/08/2017: Assailants shot and killed a former New People's Army (NPA) leader in Malibatuan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the NPA.
12/07/2017: Two assailants shot and killed Junjun Lacaran Gaposan, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, in Palawan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/30/2017: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire targeting a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Labu-o, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/27/2017: Assailants attacked military forces in Ud-udiao, Sallapadan, Abra, Philippines. A private was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/14/2017: Assailants abducted six people from their homes in Kalimayahan, Patikul, Sulu, Philippines. The victims were released on December 1, 2017. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on Melchor Arago, a municipal councilor in Tabinay, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Arago and his son were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/05/2017: Assailants shot and killed Datu Rostico Sandag Porogoy, a Manobo tribal chieftain, in Comagascas, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/07/2017: An explosive device detonated as Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers were attempting to defuse another device in Tacayan, Capiz, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the soldiers. At least one soldier was killed and two other soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/09/2017: Assailants abducted and killed a former New People's Army (NPA) member in President Roxas district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. Jocelyn Yala's body was discovered on July 11th, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused the victim of providing the military with information that led to the killing of an NPA leader.
07/31/2017: An explosive device detonated in Pasong Intsik, Guimba district, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. At least one civilian was killed and four others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
02/22/2017: Assailants opened fire on Mayor Flora Villarosa's residence in Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/20/2017: Assailants shot and killed Edwin Drueco, a village councilor, outside a warehouse in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/11/2017: Assailants abducted Police Officer 1 Alfredo Pasabeca Jr. from a bus in Panansalan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Pasabeca was released on July 28th, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/28/2017: Assailants opened fire on Benito Flores Clamosa, a village chief and former radio journalist, in Daang Amaya, Cavite, Philippines. Clamosa was killed and his wife was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/01/2017: Assailants abducted two Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Telafas, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Both soldiers were released unharmed on April 19, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) vehicle in New Agutaya, San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines. At least three soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/26/2017: Assailants attempted to attack the Botolan Municipal Police Station in Botolan district, Zambales, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as security forces repelled the assault. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/21/2017: Assailants opened fire on Sibalom Police Station officers in Bulalacao, Sibalom, Antique, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/09/2017: Assailants shot and killed Conrado Huellas, a former village chief, in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/24/2017: An explosive device, intended to target security forces, was discovered and defused in Bagumbayan, Iloilo, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/18/2017: Assailants attacked the Ilaguen Hydro power project in San Miguel, Isabela, Philippines. A security guard was briefly held hostage and a drilling machine and generator set were set on fire during the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/06/2017: Assailants shot and killed a former New People's Army (NPA) member in Luy-a, Masbate, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/20/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two attacks targeting military forces in Misamis Oriental on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/04/2017: Assailants shot and killed a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member in Igtuble, Iloilo, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/03/2017: Assailants set fire to equipment at a Dole Philippines plantation in Casisang, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/13/2017: Security forces discovered and defused four explosive devices in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/25/2017: Assailants set fire to two houses in Iginampong, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/05/2017: Assailants stopped a Yellow Bus Line (YBL) Inc. bus and forced the passengers to disembark in Nalus, Sarangani, Philippines. The assailants then set the bus on fire without causing any casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/15/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Marawi city, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Seven soldiers were injured in the blast. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/28/2017: Assailants shot and killed Ading Cruz, a San Ildefonso municipal councilor, in Malipangpang, Pampanga, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/27/2017: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) personnel in Laportuna, Bukidnon, Philippines. Two CAA members were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/05/2017: Assailants attacked Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldiers in Kisante, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/21/2017: Assailants opened fire on a village official in Cawayan, Masbate, Philippines. Two people, including the official, were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/12/2017: Security forces discovered and defused three claymore mines at a farm in Banga, South Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/01/2017: At least 20-30 assailants set fire to Bluemax Tradelink construction equipment in Malawaan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/29/2017: Assailants raided a Philippine Army 8th Infantry Battalion detachment in Hagpa, Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the area on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
09/29/2017: An explosive device detonated near the Tambunan bridge in Tambunan, Guindulungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/21/2017: Assailants opened fire on police responding to an earlier incident in Magsaysay, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. At least six police officers were killed and three other officers were injured in the assault. This was one of two attacks in Magsaysay on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/10/2017: Assailants killed Bernardo Clarion in Calinan, Davao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/21/2017: Two assailants opened fire on Sergeant Zaldy Caliman's vehicle near Guindulungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Caliman, a military officer, was killed and his wife was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/24/2017: Assailants opened fire on the former police chief Napoleon Cauyan, in Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines. Cauyan and his son were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2017: Assailants attacked security forces in San Isidro, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. This was one of three related attacks in Kitcharao on this date. No casualties were reported, but civilian properties were damaged in the attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/14/2017: Assailants attacked a Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) base in Little Baguio, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/13/2017: Assailants hijacked and set fire to a Yellow Bus Line passenger bus in San Vincente, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/21/2017: Three explosive devices were discovered and defused in Tudok, T'boli district, South Cotabato, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/31/2017: Assailants attacked a Philippine Army (PA) command post in Nabalawag, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/20/2017: Assailants abducted Anni Siraji from Patikul district, Sulu, Philippines. Siraji, a soldier and former member of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), was beheaded and his body was discovered on April 23, 2017. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/09/2017: Assailants abducted a Philippine National Police (PNP) officer in Tagugpo, Davao Oriental, Philippines. The hostage was released unharmed on September 15, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack and accused the victim of engaging in "anti-people activities."
10/15/2017: Assailants attacked a police station in Gubat, Sorsogon, Bicol, Philippines. One police officer, Dennis Garbida, was killed in the attack. This was one of two incidents targeting police stations in Sorsogon on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/13/2017: Assailants attacked a gold mine tunnel and abducted two people, including the mine operator, in Sinug-ang neighborhood, Bayugan 3, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. One hostage was released a few hours after the kidnapping while the mine operator was released on May 15, 2017. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/16/2017: Assailants opened fire on soldiers conducting an intelligence-gathering operation in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed and one soldier was injured in the ensuing clash. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Maute Group and the New People's Army (NPA).
06/07/2017: Assailants armed with explosive devices and firearms attacked the Lepanto Consolidated Mining Corp (LCMC) Tailings Dam area and destroyed construction equipment in Cabiten, Benguet, Philippines. At least two people, including a construction worker and an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldier, were injured in the attack. This was one of three coordinated incidents in Mankayan district on the same night. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that the attacks were intended to punish the mining company because its activities were harmful to the environment.
07/21/2017: Assailants opened fire on Guihulngan Councilor Edison dela Rita in Magsaysay, Guihulngan district, Negros Oriental, Philippines. One person was killed and Dela Rita was injured in the assault. This was one of two attacks in Magsaysay on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA) and stated that the attack was intended to attract police officers to the area in order to carry out another attack targeting them.
09/28/2017: Assailants raided the construction site for the Bicol International Airport in Alobo, Daraga, Albay, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though an unknown number of workers were held hostage and construction equipment was set on fire during the assault. This was one of three related attacks in Daraga town on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the construction contractors' failure to respond to an extortion demand.
09/27/2017: Assailants abducted Ezzedin Suod Tan between Timbangan and Tagba, Indanan, Sulu, Philippines. Tan, a Jolo municipal councilor, was released on November 1, 2017. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/06/2017: Assailants opened fire on Rogelio Sanchez in San Juan district, Batangas, Philippines. Sanchez, a local village captain, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/26/2017: Assailants shot and killed Police Chief Inspector Ernesto Eco inside his vehicle in Poblacion neighborhood, Muntinlupa City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/08/2017: Assailants opened fire on Charlie Boliboli near Bago, Agbalasyang, Salvador Benedicto district, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Boliboli, a former Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) leader, was killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the group targeted Charlie Boliboli for participating in illegal activities.
02/25/2017: Assailants set fire to two agricultural spray trucks in Merangerang, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/03/2017: Assailants shot and killed a retired Philippine National Police (PNP) officer in Matnog district, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/24/2017: Assailants shot and killed an Armed Forces corporal, Rhuphel Lihay-lihay, in Santa Maria, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/09/2017: Assailants stole construction equipment in Tikalaan Bukidnon, Philippines. The assailants then drove the equipment to the residence of Lito Siagan Atoy and abducted him. The assailants killed Atoyand burned the construction equipment a few hours later. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the same village on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/05/2017: Assailants attacked a Dole Food Company, Incorporated banana plantation and set fire to the packing plant in Araibo, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/23/2017: Assailants ransacked houses and took over an area in Las Arenas, Pantukan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no reported injuries. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/19/2017: Assailants shot and killed two soldiers at a market in Magara, Roxas district, Palawan province, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to hinder the government's ability to carry out its Oplan Kapayapaan plan, which the group believed was intended to bring foreign companies into Palawan.
04/12/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Kinablangan, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Three soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2017: Assailants raided Lorenzo Farm in Pangyan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Two assailants were killed and one security guard was injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of four coordinated attacks in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and accused the victims of mistreating agricultural laborers.
09/21/2017: Assailants opened fire on an army detachment in Labuo, President Roxas district, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/08/2017: An explosive device detonated near Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Timbangan, Maguindanao, Philippines. At lease one soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/01/2017: Approximately 30 assailants raided the Maligang chief's residence in Maligang, Kiamba, Sarangani, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the assailants stole firearms and ammo. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/22/2017: An explosive device detonated at a market in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/22/2017: Assailants hijacked a vehicle and killed its driver in Ragayan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/19/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at the house of Hayder and Samra Manibpal, a business couple, in Inug-og, Pikit, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/27/2017: Assailants opened fire on Jobert delos Reyes Matugas at his residence in San Jose, Montevista, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Matugas, a municipal councilor, was killed and his companion, identified as Jerwin O. Reconada, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/11/2017: Assailants shot and killed a village captain and her husband in Uson, Masbate, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/11/2017: Assailants established a checkpoint to intimidate civilians in Cabuyoan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Security forces intervened and at least three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/30/2017: Assailants cut down palm oil trees and set fire to at truck at a palm oil plantation in Imelda, Basa Area, Phase 1, Block 2, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the raid. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/16/2017: An explosive device detonated at the gate of the Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST) campus in Doroloman, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2017: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Datu Saudi-Ampatuan district, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
02/18/2017: Assailants shot and killed a soldier at his residence in San Pedro, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/14/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting police personnel in Diduyon, Maddela, Quirino, Luzon, Philippines. Six people, including five police officers and a farmer, were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/31/2017: Assailants attacked Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers in Agusan del Sur, Philippines. At least three soldiers were injured in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/15/2017: Assailants shot and killed Jessie dela Cruz Octan, a member of the Special Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary, while he was manning a military patrol base in Pedagan, Sergio Osmena, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. There were no other reported casualties and no group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/10/2017: Two assailants attacked Gilbert Samonte in Dalingaoen, Pikit, North Cotabato, Philippines. Samonte, a militiaman, was killed and his son was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/13/2017: Assailants launched grenades at a house in Datu Anggal, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two children were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/23/2017: Assailants shot and killed Zabana Omar Mustafa, a village secretary and Muslim leader, in Poblacion, Dimatalingm, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/27/2017: Assailants set fire to several buildings at the Sumifru Philippine Corp. (SPC) packing plant in Magsaysay, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties but the guards at the facility were disarmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/21/2017: Assailants attacked a military base in Comota, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. One assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/18/2017: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on military forces in Ajos, Quezon, Philippines. In addition to an unknown number of assailant casualties, two soldiers were injured in the assault. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the area on this date; this second incident targeted military personnel responding to the scene of an earlier attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
03/08/2017: Assailants shot and killed two civilians in Sibayan, Bansalan district, Davao del Sur, Philippines. This was one of two attacks in Sibayan; this first incident was carried out to draw police officers to the village. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attacks.
02/16/2017: Assailants set fire to a Del Monte Philippines pineapple harvester in Tawan-Tawan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related attacks in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/29/2017: Assailants raided a Philippine Army 8th Infantry Battalion detachment in Calabugao, Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the area on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
03/12/2017: Assailants attacked and killed Wilfredo Morales, a farmer, in Concepcion, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and noted that the group had accused Morales of being a military informant.
02/11/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting three military trucks in San Jose, Davao Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/28/2017: Assailants opened fire on a pastor's vehicle in Victoria, Sual, Pangasinan, Philippines. One person was killed and pastor Eduardo Palisoc was wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/11/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Sangbay, Quirino, Philippines. Six soldiers were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) as retaliation for military seizure of a camp in Disimungal on July 4th, 2017.
02/22/2017: Assailants stopped and set fire to a dump truck near Tigbao, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/19/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/22/2017: Assailants opened fire on a temporary military encampment in Marantao, Marantao district, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed and four soldiers were wounded in the attack. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also suspected that the attack was meant to stop classes from being held at Mindanao State University.
07/22/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle, followed by an ambush, in Kitobo village, Kitaotao, Bukidnon province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and 11 were wounded. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/26/2017: Assailants ambushed and detonated an explosive device targeting a police patrol in Jian, Jiabong district, Samar province, Philippines. Two officers were wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the continuance of martial law in Mindanao.
07/21/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting soldiers in Mahilud, Palawan, Philippines. A clash ensued and two soldiers were killed and one was wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/20/2017: Assailants set fire to equipment at a pineapple plantation in Patpat, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/27/2017: Assailants set fire to an abandoned military post in Libertad, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/07/2017: An explosive device detonated at a construction firm in Kulay Bato, Lamitan district, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. An additional device was defuse at the scene. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/29/2017: Two assailants opened fire on a K-9 bomb detection unit in Kidapawan, North Cotabato, Philippines. At lest two K-9 handlers and two civilians were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for security forces' response to a demonstration by farmers on April 1, 2016. Sources also suspected that the Maute Group or the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) may have been involved in the attack.
01/16/2017: Assailants attacked Albert Sablada in Saloy, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Sablada, an Alamara militia organizer, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on Michael Marasigan and his brother, Christopher, at the junction of Barcelona and V. Cruz in the Maytunas neighborhood, San Juan, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Marasigan, a former journalist and public relations consultant for the Department of Finance, and his brother were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/26/2017: Assailants attacked a military patrol in Dugaain, Basilan, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one other was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/03/2017: Assailants threw an explosive device at the residence of Elfa De Jesus in Canlapwas, Catbalogan district, Samar, Philippines. De Jesus, a local village chairperson, was not harmed but at least two people were injured in the blast. This was one of two attacks carried out by the same assailants on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
09/14/2017: Assailants shot and killed Elena Cantela Laurio in Buhi, Monreal, Masbate, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to Communist rebels and stated that the victim was suspected of operating as a government informant.
10/25/2017: Assailants shot and killed a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member in Tumanding, Arakan, North Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/15/2017: An assailant raided a civilian residence in Lawis, Bohol, Philippines. One civilian was injured in the ensuing clash before security forces responded to the attack, killing the assailant. This was one of two related attacks by the same assailants on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/18/2017: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Inayangan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
05/23/2017: Assailants set up a checkpoint and stopped a truck carrying Christian civilians in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Nine people were executed in the attack. This was one of seven coordinated attacks in Marawi on this date. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incidents. Sources also attributed the attacks to the Maute Group, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/19/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Presidential Security Group (PSG) convoy in Napalico, Arakan district, North Cotabato province, Philippines. One guard was killed and five guards were wounded in the attack, while an unknown number of assailants was injured or killed. Additionally, another guard was taken hostage and there was no reported outcome of the abduction. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/14/2017: Assailants opened fire on military personnel at a market in Poblacion, Mawab, Compostela Valley, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one soldier was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/05/2017: Assailants attempted to hijack Vietnamese MV Phu An 268 cargo ship in the water near Boaan Island, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. The ship was able to outrun the assailants and entered Malaysian waters safely. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/06/2017: A landmine detonated targeting soldiers and militiamen in San Isidro, Lianga, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. One soldier and two militiamen were killed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2017: Assailants raided a Lapanday Foods box plant in Mandug, Davao del Sur, Philippines. A security guard was injured and the plant was set on fire in the attack. This was one of four coordinated attacks in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and accused the victims of mistreating agricultural laborers.
03/18/2017: Assailants opened fire on a police vehicle in Paraiso, Negros Occidental, Philippines. One police officer was killed and another officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/10/2017: Assailants opened fire on Saturnino Pesino in Palapas, Albay, Philippines. Pesino, a local village councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/07/2017: Assailants opened fire on journalist, Leo Diaz, in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Diaz was killed in the attack and two people were injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Calaoan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/08/2017: Assailants set fire to Rapid Foremost Construction Company road construction equipment in Casay, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/18/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a military patrol in Timbangan, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least two soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/20/2017: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Paglaum, Leyte, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/26/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a police patrol vehicle in Sikitan, North Cotabato, Philippines. Two police officers were injured in the blast. This was one of two coordinated attacks on police in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in retaliation for a military operation in Barangay Salat the previous day.
05/07/2017: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Pagatin, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least seven soldiers were injured in the assault. This was one of two attacks targeting soldiers in Datu Salibo district on the same day. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
08/10/2017: Assailants detonated an explosive device targeting a delivery truck in Santo Nino, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Two civilians were wounded in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on Eleno Mangrobang along MacArthur Highway in Cut-cut, Tarlac, Philippines. Mangrobang, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) police chief, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/23/2017: Assailants raided and set fire to Marawi City Jail in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of seven coordinated attacks in Marawi on this date and one of two attacks on jails, across which 107 inmates were freed. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incidents. Sources also attributed the attacks to the Maute Group, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/18/2017: Assailants opened fire on military forces in Pagan Pequino, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2017: Assailants raided a Macondray Plastic plant in Bunawan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though the plant was set on fire in the attack. This was one of four coordinated attacks in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and accused the victims of mistreating agricultural laborers.
11/03/2017: Assailants opened fire on two Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) members in Dak-Dak, Kaumpamatsaken, Sumisip, Basilan, Philippines. The two CAA members were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/02/2017: An assailant threw a grenade at Edibora Yap Memorial Hospital in Limook, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/02/2017: Assailants opened fire on Alexander Quintos at a house in Malabon, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Quintos, a Tugatog barangay councilor, was killed and another person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/07/2017: Assailants set fire to a sugarcane plantation in Culilang, Capiz, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/21/2017: Assailants set fire to a palm oil cargo tanker in Basaa, Trento, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/19/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army detachment in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/10/2017: Assailants opened fire on police personnel responding to an earlier incident in Sagrada, Catanduanes, Philippines. Two police officers were killed in the attack. This was one of two coordinated attacks in this area on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/10/2017: An explosive device detonated near Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Sambolawan, Datu Salibo district, Maguindanao, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the soldiers. At least one soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/30/2017: Assailants set fire to Gallego Institute of Agriculture Industry warehouse in Cabaducan West, Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/00/2017: Sometime between May 5, 2017 and May 10, 2017, an explosive device detonated in Shariff Aguak district, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/01/2017: Assailants opened fire on an army patrol in Dine, Maglan, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. At least four soldiers were killed and another soldier was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/27/2017: An explosive device detonated near the site of an earlier blast in Semba, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least four people, including the village head, a village councilor, and a police officer, were injured in the blast. This was one of two related incidents in Semba within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/23/2017: Assailants hijacked a cargo ship off the coast of Basakan, Basilan, Philippines. Two crew members were abducted in the attack. One hostage escaped on March 25, 2017, and the remaining hostage was released on March 27, 2017. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/07/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment at a patrol base in Carmen, Baguio, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/16/2017: Assailants seized and set fire to a mall delivery truck in Tuyan, Malapatan, Sarangani, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/09/2017: Assailants attacked 18th Infantry Battalion soldiers in Cabengbeng, Sumisip, Basilan, Philippines. At least six soldiers were killed and four other soldiers were injured in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/08/2017: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Guindulungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/09/2017: Assailants shot and killed SPO2 Orlando Badar, a police officer, in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/18/2017: Assailants fired a grenade at Gani L. Abpi College in Buayan, Datu Piang, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/10/2017: Assailants attacked a hydroelectric power plant substation in Bauko, Mountain Province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to Hydro-Electric Development Corporation (Hedcor) stealing the "land and water rights" of residents.
01/20/2017: Assailants shot and killed Jojo Gantalao, a barangay councilor, in La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/24/2017: Assailants attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Liberty, South Cotabato, Philippines. At least four assailants were injured as security forces repelled the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/28/2017: Assailants abducted six farmers in Datu Hoffer, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Four hostages escaped, while the remaining two were executed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/07/2017: Assailants shot and killed three civilians in Damplan, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack and accused the victims of illegally acquiring land and plotting to kill four people.
07/16/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a M35 military truck in Hagakhakin, Gumaca, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/18/2017: Assailants ambushed a military patrol in Marabatuan, Davao Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/23/2017: Assailants raided civilian houses in Camutan, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least 70 villagers were held hostage during the assault. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/17/2017: Assailants shot and killed Melvin Tovis, a retired soldier, in Sibucawan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/14/2017: Assailants abducted five fishermen in Simbahan, Pangutaran, Sulu, Philippines. The hostages were rescued on November 17, 2017. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed that attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/26/2017: Assailants shot and killed Rionito de la Cruz, a district general services officer, in Larap, Camarines Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/07/2017: Assailants opened fire on Mario Contaoi along the highway in San Ramon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Contaoi, a DZNS Station radio reporter, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/00/2017: Sometime between May 5, 2017 and May 10, 2017, an explosive device detonated in Datu Saudi Ampatuan district, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/13/2017: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire targeting police officers at Malibcong Bridge in Poblacion, Abra, Philippines. Five police officers were injured in the attack. This was one of two related attacks in the area within a 24-hour period. The officers were sent to reinforce a police station that had been attacked the previous evening. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
05/26/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a police patrol vehicle in Marbel, North Cotabato, Philippines. Three police officers were injured in the blast. This was one of two coordinated attacks on police in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and stated that the attacks were carried out in retaliation for a military operation in Barangay Salat the previous day.
10/10/2017: Assailants threw an explosive device at a hall in Patungcaleo, Quirino, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the hall and an adjacent house were damaged in the blast. An additional explosive device was defused at the scene. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/31/2017: Assailants set fire to a backhoe of a construction firm in Bacwet neighborhood, Pinukpuk district, Kalinga, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/01/2017: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of a police officer on Santo-Domingo-Licab Road, Mambarao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Seven people were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/26/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Provincial Public Safety Company (PPSC) patrol base in Taugtog, Zambales, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as security forces repelled the assault. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/22/2017: Assailants opened fire on a sugar planter's vehicle in Minapasok, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The sugar planter and his driver were killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/29/2017: An explosive device detonated in Tigatto, Davao del Sur, Philippines. A fish vendor was killed in the blast. This was one of four coordinated attacks in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents and accused the victims of mistreating agricultural laborers.
08/16/2017: Three assailants shot and killed Oscar Jetomo, a village chief, in Marinas, Sorsogon district, Sorsogon province, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and stated that the victim was accused of spying for the military.
07/12/2017: An explosive device detonate targeting police personnel, responding to earlier attacks, in Busay, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of three related attacks in this Masbate on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/26/2017: Six assailants set fire to road construction equipment in Baybayog, Cagayan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Pulsar Construction was targeted because it failed to respond to an extortion demand.
01/13/2017: Assailants opened fired on Joker Gonzales Javier at a market in Poblacion II neighborhood, Santo Thomas, Batangas, Philippines. Javier, a local village councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/17/2017: Assailants shot and killed Pedro Verano, a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier in Sangay, Palapag, Northern Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/12/2017: Assailants shot and killed a retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldier in the Proper neighborhood, Bayog, Negros Occidental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on a First Special Action Forces patrol in Bukang Liwayway, Kibawe, Bukidnon province, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed and an unknown number were wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/22/2017: Assailants opened fire on Rodrigo Machuca, a village chairperson, in San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Machuca and one assailant were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/14/2017: Assailants attacked a 26th Infantry Battalion detachment in Mahagsay, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. One assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/21/2017: Assailants armed with explosive devices attacked a military post in Dumagmang, Camarines Norte, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and one soldier was injured in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/08/2017: Assailants set fire to San Andres Palm Oil Company (SAPOC) farm equipment in Culandanum, Palawan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/31/2017: Assailants set fire to at least 12 houses in Limpogo, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/09/2017: An explosive device detonated outside Jose Rizal Elementary School in Matatag neighborhood, Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; but a power post was damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/24/2017: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Cagsiay Two, Mauban, Quezon, Philippines. One soldier was killed and an unknown number of soldiers and assailants were wounded in the attack No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/03/2017: Assailants abducted two farmers in Santa Maria, Siocon district, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. One of the farmers, Jessica, was released on August 31, 2017 and the remaining farmer, Jose, was rescued on November 1, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/08/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol in Lipatan, Cagayan, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and five assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2017: Assailants abducted two Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) employees in Bangkal, Sulu, Philippines. The two hostages were released unharmed the following day on April 30, 2017. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/08/2017: Assailants abducted two people in Malamodao, Compostela Valley, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/27/2017: Assailants shot and killed Dionne Lopez, a Masbate board member, in Kinamaligan, Masbate, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/10/2017: Assailants shot and killed Jayton Abbas, a soldier, in Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/12/2017: Assailants opened fire on civilians attempting to flee Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Five civilians were killed and eight civilians were abducted in the attack. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
06/20/2017: Assailants set fire to heavy equipment in Palawan province, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/17/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) convoy in Bolebak, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) carried out the attack.
11/18/2017: Assailants fired grenades at a 57th Infantry Battalion base in Baging, Timbangan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the blast and ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/09/2017: Assailants opened fire on Randy Ilagan in Maybunga neighborhood, Pasig City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Ilagan, a local village councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/15/2017: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Lanate Bliss, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) or Jemaah Islamiya (JI) in the attempted attack.
03/08/2017: An explosive device detonated near a Philippine National Police (PNP) vehicle in Sibayan, Bansalan district, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the officers. At least four officers were killed and another officer was injured in the incident. This was one of two attacks in Sibayan; this later incident targeted officers responding to the scene of an earlier assault on civilians. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attacks.
01/28/2017: An explosive device detonated in Malinis neighborhood, Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two related attacks in Lamitan within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/28/2017: An explosive device detonated outside a house in Malakas neighborhood, Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two related attacks in Lamitan within a short period of time. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/01/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Hilumot, Samar, Philippines. At least two assailants were killed and five soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/04/2017: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Edison de la Rita in Magsaysay, Guihulngan district, Negros Oriental, Philippines. de la Rita, a local town councilor, was not harmed but at least seven people, six Philippine National Police (PNP) officers and the councilor's driver, were killed and two other officers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/28/2017: Assailants abducted Datu Saturnino Gallego, an Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR) tribal leader, and Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary (CAA) member Danny Rivas, from their home in Libas Sud, San Miguel Surigao del Sur province, Philippines. Gallego was released on September 29, 2017. The fate of the remaining hostage is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/11/2017: Assailants shot and killed Arao Bonga, a councilperson, in Poblacion, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/20/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/04/2017: Assailants opened fire on Norlando Soriano, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, in Victoria, Mallig, Isabela, Philippines. Soriano was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/10/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine National Police (PNP) patrol vehicle in Anomar, Surigao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. The assailants sustained an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash. This was one of two attacks in Surigao on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incidents to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/30/2017: Assailants attacked military personnel and took three civilians hostage in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. One of the hostages was killed on June 2, 2017, while the remaining two hostages were rescued on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/04/2017: Assailants opened fire on the Alitagtag National High School principal in Pinagtongulan, Lipa district, Batangas, Philippines. Emily Mallari was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/25/2017: Four assailants opened fire on Philip Panelo, a former Marine Corps corporal, on Bisugo Street in Navotas, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Panelo was killed and two others, including a police officer and a civilian, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/01/2017: Assailants attempted to extort people in Balataan, Alabel, Sarangani, Philippines. Security forces confronted the assailants, killing two in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/30/2017: Assailants extorted and killed Lydia Julkanain, a civilian, in Sulu, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/21/2017: Assailants attacked Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member Joel Batawan in Santo Nino, Arakan, North Cotabato, Philippines. Batawan and two assailants were killed, and one CAFGU member was injured in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/21/2017: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on police personnel in Badling, Masbate, Philippines. One police officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/12/2017: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on police personnel responding to an earlier blast near Gahit, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of three related attacks in Masbate on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/10/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting police vans carrying detainees in Sagrada, Catanduanes, Philippines. A police officer and two detainees were wounded in the blast. This was one of two coordinated attacks in this area on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/27/2017: Assailants opened fire on village officials in Tamontaka, Maguindanao, Philippines. Four village officials were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/30/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at a store in Pikit, North Cotabato, Philippines. One civilian was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2017: Assailants abducted four civilians, including two students, from Marinaut, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/21/2017: Assailants opened fire on Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) personnel in Basak, North Cotabato, Philippines. One CAFGU member was killed and four assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/11/2017: Assailants attacked Datu Saudi-Ampatuan town in Maguindanao, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/14/2017: Assailants stopped a wine delivery truck in San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines. The assailants then forced the driver out of the vehicle and set it on fire. No casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/18/2017: Assailants raided a Globe Telecom cell site in Tuhian, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though two power generators were set on fire in the assault. This was one of two coordinated attacks in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
08/04/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Meta, Datu Saudi Ampayuan district, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least two soldiers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/02/2017: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) command post in Nabalawag, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least two assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/21/2017: Five explosive devices were discovered and defused on the side of the road in Kabacan district, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources suspected that the explosive devices were planted in response to the increased presence of security personnel in the area.
12/03/2017: Approximately 60 assailants attacked a police station in Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. In addition to an unknown number of assailant casualties, four police officers were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to an operation in Sugbongcogong town that occurred in August 2017 and Philippine President Duterte's measures to restrict the activities of "legal progressive groups."
04/17/2017: An explosive device detonated at a gas station in Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two coordinated attacks at the same location within a short period of time. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
05/06/2017: An explosive device detonated near an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) armored personnel carrier in Pagatin, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/07/2017: Assailants opened fire on a former Philippine Army (PA) soldier in Talabaan, Masbate, Philippines. The former soldier was killed and at least one other person was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/09/2017: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Ganta, Maguindanao, Philippines. Three assailants and one soldier were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/28/2017: An assailant threw a grenade at a Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) outpost on Durian Street in Barangay 178, Caloocan City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/05/2017: Assailants abducted Omira Lotao in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. The whereabouts of Lotao, a Mindanao State University employee, are unknown. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group.
03/09/2017: An explosive device was discovered and defused outside Alliance Church in Malinis neighborhood, Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/07/2017: A suicide bomber driving an explosives-laden tricycle was identified and killed by security forces along Cotabato-Isulan Highway in Dansuli, Isulan district, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/17/2017: Assailants attacked and killed tribal leader Datu Benandao Maogan in Gupitan, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/06/2017: Assailants attacked MilOro Mining Corporation heavy mining equipment in Macambol, Davao Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. This was one of two related attacks targeting MilOro Mining Corporation in Mati City district on the same day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
06/22/2017: Assailants detonated an explosive device and set fire to construction equipment in San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the attack was related to an extortion demand.
09/13/2017: Assailants attacked and killed Marcelina Bonteros in Calabnigan, Libmanan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to Communists and stated that the victim was accused of operating as a military informant.
04/08/2017: An explosive device detonated near Philippine Army (PA) soldiers in Magong-ong neighborhood, San Rafael, Davao Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, three people were arrested in connection with the attack.
02/28/2017: Assailants opened fire on security personnel near Saint Mary, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. A soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/17/2017: An explosive device detonated near a gas station in Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. At least 14 people, including five police officers and nine civilians, were injured in the blast. This was one of two coordinated attacks at the same location within a short period of time; this second bombing targeted police personnel responding to the site of an earlier blast. An additional explosive device was defused at the scene. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
01/28/2017: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Awang, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) in the attempted attack.
06/13/2017: Assailants shot and killed Pedro Espineda Esperida, a village councilor, in Bentuco, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/20/2017: Assailants stopped a Santos Land Development Corporation truck and stole the keys from the driver along Malasila road in Makilala, North Cotabato, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/17/2017: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on a military convoy near San Antonio, Laguna, Philippines. At least ten people, including three assailants, five soldiers, and two civilians, were injured in the blast and ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/25/2017: An explosive device detonated targeting a civilian in San Jorge, Las Navas, Northern Samar, Philippines. One civilian was killed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2017: Assailants raided a police station in Maddela, Quirino, Philippines. At least one police officer was killed and one officer was abducted in the attack. The hostage was released unharmed the following morning. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/20/2017: Assailants threw a grenade at a military checkpoint in Tamontaka, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two attacks targeting checkpoints in Tamontaka on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/06/2017: Assailants raided a Galeo Equipment Corporation (GEC) construction site in Mapawa, Surigao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though construction equipment was set on fire and property was stolen during the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/04/2017: Assailants shot and killed a Philippine Army (PA) soldier in Tukanalipao, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/14/2017: Assailants entered a village, held civilians, and lectured them in Dansolihon, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. No casualties were reported. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the group intended to "conduct peace lectures."
01/29/2017: Assailants opened fire on a joint military outpost in Pagangan, North Cotabato, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks targeting outposts in the area on this date. At least four assailants were injured in the ensuing clashes. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/30/2017: Assailants opened fire on a 40th Infantry Battalion (IB) patrol responding to reports that residents were being harassed in Tukanalipao, Mamasapano district, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed and another assailant was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Ranao, Barahan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. One soldier and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/14/2018: Assailants attacked troops in Salvacion, Ragay, Camarines Sur, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/31/2018: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Suadan, Callawa, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of four related attacks targeting construction equipment in Davao del Sur between March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People’s Army (NPA).
05/22/2018: Assailants abducted Daniel and Jeffrey Angog at a local festival in Purok 3, Camansi, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Both hostages members of the Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA), were led a short distance away before being executed. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/11/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting military vehicles in Talayan, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/21/2018: Assailants harassed civilians in Kabasalan, Darampua, Sultan Sa Barongis, Maguindanao, Philippines. Security forces responded to the incident, killing seven assailants. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/07/2018: Assailants shot and killed Domingo Ruedas, a village chief, in Mulanay, Quezon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/28/2018: An explosives-laden motorcycle detonated near businesses and a military truck along the National Highway in Kalawag III, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Two more explosive devices were discovered nearby and safely defused. At least three people were killed and 36 others were wounded in the blast. The East Asia Division of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement, and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/29/2018: Assailants opened fire on Orle Espina, a former village chief, in Dolo, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Espina was killed and a security guard was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/12/2018: Gunmen opened fire on an elected village chief in Danao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Alfred Zapanta was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/02/2018: Assailants opened fire on the home of Jose Rey Bongcawel in San Isidro, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Bongcawel, barangay kagawad of San Isidro, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on Datu Laurelio Tilacan in Bollukan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Tilacan, an Ata-Manobo tribal leader, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Pulang Bagani Company (PBC) faction of the New People's Army (NPA).
12/18/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Albangay, Tapaz, Capiz, Philippines. It is unknown whether the attack resulted in any casualties. This was one of two related incidents targeting CAFGU detachments in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/10/2018: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army personnel in Mapaang, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/26/2018: Assailants attacked a ranch and abducted six individuals, including four civilians and two members of Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU), in Tumbaga, Nasalaan, Quezon, Philippines. All six people were released a few hours later. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack aimed to break apart haciendas in the area so that the land could be redistributed fairly and freely to farmers.
06/23/2018: Assailants opened fire on Manuel Gabriel Lacsamana along Mabini Street in Quezon District, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Lacsamana, the Central Luzon Media Association chairperson, a local publication contributor, and a quarry contractor/property developer, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/26/2018: Assailants shot and killed Ruben Subia, a security escort for the mayor of Mulanay, in Santa Rosa, Quezon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/18/2018: Assailants threw a grenade at the house of Leandro Ramilo Gabut, a peace officer, at 98 Road 1 in Bagong Pag-Asa, Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Gabut was not harmed, but three other people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was related to Gabut's work on the village peace council.
11/30/2018: Assailants shot and killed a Philippine Navy soldier, identified as Senior Chief Petty Officer Jesus Jacinto Zaavedra, in Binodegahan, Albay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Sparrow Unit of the New People's Army (NPA).
06/23/2018: Assailants opened fire on Jessie Cano in Cadayonan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Cano, an army reservist and dxSO radio station utility worker, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources suspected that Muslim extremists carried out the attack
09/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) personnel in Ragay, Camarines Sur, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to New People's Army (NPA).
05/10/2018: Assailants opened fire on a cargo truck and then set fire to it in Magallon Cadre, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
12/12/2018: Assailants shot and killed a police officer, identified as SPO4 Ronald Galap, in Tanggal, Isabela, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident in a note left at the scene.
02/04/2018: Assailants threw a grenade at a civilian in Pagangan, Aleosan, North Cotabato, Philippines. The civilian, identified as Arlene Tamanal, was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) may have carried out the attack.
02/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle in Patikul, Sulu, Philippines. Two people, identified as Muksin Kaidin and Mukim Kaidin, were killed and four other people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
09/17/2018: Assailants attacked a military base in Labi, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/03/2018: Two assailants opened fire on a village chair, Joaquin Sardon Segumban, and a village watchman in Kibayao, North Cotabato, Philippines. Two people, including Segumban, were killed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/14/2018: Assailants opened fire on Marioa Sajulga, a former village chief, in Purok Sidlak, Capisan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on Dave Vallente, a village peacekeeper, in Odiong, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Vallente was injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/27/2018: Assailants opened fire on Rodolfo Venturina, a former village chief, in Salapungan, Bulacan, Philippines. Venturina was killed and his wife was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/17/2018: Assailants shot and killed Ruben Cinco, a San Pedro village councilor, in San Pascual, Masbate, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA) in the attack.
01/15/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused along the national highway in Satan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which the group denied.
10/16/2018: Assailants set fire to a Roel Noel Gigi Mar Company road construction vehicle in Villa, Aurora, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related incidents in this area on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/06/2018: Assailants attacked military personnel protecting Teduray communities on Mt. Firis, on the border of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan and Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. Five people, including one soldier and four assailants, were killed and a soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/17/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused along Cotabato City-Isulan Highway in Panang, Salbu, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/07/2018: Assailants opened fire on Wilson Geresola in Camalandaan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Geresola, a Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was not harmed as there were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
12/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on Felisberto A. Dumadag III, a concurrent member of the Sangguniang Bayan in Surigao del Norte and Tubod, in Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Dumadag was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/28/2018: Assailants opened fire on Sergeant Mohammad Alam in Baguindan, Basilan, Philippines. Alam, an Army intelligence officer, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/18/2018: Assailants opened fire on Quizon Situl, a tribal chief, in Sayog, Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Situl was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/03/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and army rescue boats in Bapor, Masbate City, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the boats were damaged in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/09/2018: Security forces identified and engaged assailants extorting civilians in Imelda, Northern Samar, Philippines. A security official and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
12/26/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Philippines. At least 11 soldiers were injured and there were an unknown number of assailant casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/11/2018: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attack an infantry battalion detachment in Gadong, Sambulawan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/01/2018: Assailants attacked mines in Purok Malipayon, San Jose, Negros Occidental, Philippines. They seized the firearms of six security guards but there were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
03/24/2018: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Magogon, Camalig, Albay, Philippines. One soldier was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/06/2018: An assailant shot and killed Bedijim Abdullah, a Muslim cleric at the Philippine Military Academy, on Kayang Street, Baguio, Benguet, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/30/2018: An explosive device detonated along the highway in Kibleg, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/26/2018: Assailants opened fire on Nestor Hedi Trinidad in Sitio Libas Sibahay, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Trinidad, the Bagani of his Manawa tribe and a former Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/19/2018: An explosive device detonated near 57th Infantry Battalion soldiers along a highway in Labu-Labu, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the blast. This was one of two similar bombings in Labu-Labu on this day; this later explosion targeted first responders at the scene of an earlier blast. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Additionally, sources suspected that the attacks were carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/22/2018: Assailants opened fire on Mario Callejo in Gualsic, Pangasinan, Philippines. Callejo, a village councilperson and the father of Mayor Jojo Callejo, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Jose Bugbog in Turod Norte, Isabela, Philippines. Bugbog, a former Cordon municipal councilor, was killed and another person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/22/2018: Assailants armed with firearms attacked a Philippine Army patrol in Mainit, Camarines Sur, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one soldier was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on police officers in Balogo, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related incidents that took place in this area on this day. The New People’s Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/25/2018: Gunmen attacked a police detachment in Masbate, Philippines. This was one of three related incidents in this area on this day. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/07/2018: Assailants abducted Doris Hamsirani in Bakud Datan, Timbangan, Sulu, Philippines. Hamsirani, a teacher, was released on March 20, 2018 following a ransom payment. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/13/2018: Assailants shot and killed Librado Mendoza, a provincial engineering office employee, in Caalibangbangan, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/24/2018: Assailants shot and killed Generao Lopez, the Labne village chair, in San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/00/2018: Sometime between January 14, 2018 and January 18, 2018, assailants attempted to extort merchants in Kidapawan, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties and the assailants were arrested in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/23/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol base in Casala, San Mariano, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as security forces repelled the assault. This was one of two related attacks targeting bases in San Mariano on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on a police vehicle in Bulan-Bulan, Lantawan, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/25/2018: Assailants shot and killed Diosdado Malanao, a farmer, outside his residence in Datagan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/16/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused between Santo Nino and Tumanding, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/11/2018: Assailants attempted to extort civilians in Mabongtot, Ud-udiao, Abra, Philippines. When government troops responded to the report, the assailants opened fire on the patrol. At least one assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/28/2018: A remote-controlled explosive device was discovered and defused in front of Grino Elementary School in Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/10/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device near a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment on a highway in Dicalungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/25/2018: Assailants opened fire on a police checkpoint in Halapitan, Bukidnon, Philippines. Two police officers were wounded while one assailant was killed. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/20/2018: Assailants opened fire on Rodrigo Tambo along Dulong Hernandez Street in Catmon, Malabon, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Tambo, a local village councilor and Arya Progresibo leader, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/04/2018: Four explosive devices were discovered and defused between Datu Paglas and Mamasapano, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/25/2018: Assailants raided an Agusan Milling Philippine (AGUMIL) oil depot in Camagong, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the assailants disarmed two guards before setting fire to an electric control panel, an electric boiler, and a portable pump. This was one of two attacks in Camagong on this day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for increasing plantations in the area.
03/31/2018: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Quarry, Callawa, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of four related attacks targeting construction equipment in Davao del Sur between March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People’s Army (NPA).
09/15/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused along a highway in Matagabong, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) may have carried out the attempted attack.
07/09/2018: Assailants shot and killed Dionisio Bolilao, a tribal leader, in San Antonio, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/21/2018: Assailants shot and killed Romeo Gavino, a village chief, in Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, authorities suspected that members of the New People's Army (NPA) were involved.
12/28/2018: Assailants opened fire on two soldiers riding a motorcycle in Rosary Heights, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least three soldiers were wounded in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM). Sources also attributed the incident to the Maute Group.
11/20/2018: Assailants opened fire on Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members in Guindulungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two MNLF members were killed and one civilian was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/31/2018: Security forces identified and engaged a group of assailants attempting to attack a military base in San Andres, Lopez, Quezon, Philippines. Two assailants were killed and a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
05/05/2018: A roadside explosive device detonated targeting a Police Regional Special Operations Task Group (RSOTG) deployment in Cajunday, Masbate, Philippines. At least four officers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/21/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused at the property of Soler Undug, a government engineer, in Aguada, Isabela, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/25/2018: Gunmen attacked a police detachment in Masbate, Philippines. This was one of three related incidents in this area on this day. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/24/2018: Assailants shot and killed Albino Saycon, a former village official, in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/11/2018: Assailants ambushed the motorcycle of Al-Rashid Mohammad Alih, Vice Mayor of Sapa-Sapa town, in Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Alih was killed but his driver was not injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/09/2018: Four assailants set fire to agricultural equipment in Babaran, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/13/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Emilita de la Merced, a village councilor candidate who was on board a vehicle with 20 Dumagat people, in Donya Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, Philippines. At least one person was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/29/2018: An explosive device detonated outside of the St. Anthony Parish Cathedral in Zone 3, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Philippines. At least two people were injured in the blast. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/02/2018: A sniper shot and killed Antonio Halili, Mayor of Tanauan City, during a flag-raising ceremony in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/01/2018: An explosive device detonated outside of the residence of Soler Undug, an engineer, in San Rafael, Isabela, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two similar attacks targeting engineers in Isabela City on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and indicated that the group was attempting to extort P200,000 from Undug.
02/24/2018: A roadside landmine detonated targeting a military convoy in Poblacion, President Roxas, North Cotabato, Philippines. A soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/01/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused at the residence of Bong Lasatan, a provincial assistant engineer, along Catleya Drive in Aguada, Isabela, Basilan, Philippines. This was one of two similar attacks targeting engineers in Isabela on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military checkpoint in Tacul, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties and an explosive device was defused following the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People’s Army (NPA) carried out the attack.
09/23/2018: An assailant shot and killed Rodolfo C. Yucaran, a Civilian Armed Auxiliary (CAA) member, in Tacpao, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/13/2018: Assailants abducted Benedicto Dinoy, a tribal leader, from his residence in Dumalaguing, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, Philippines. Dinoy was shot and killed and his body was discovered the next day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/18/2018: Assailants shot and killed Rodel Abellanida, a militia member, at his farm in Bualan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/17/2018: Assailants opened fire on a police detachment in Panoypoyan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. One police officer was injured in the attack. This was one of two related incidents in Camarines Sur on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/18/2018: An assailant opened fire on Kaddam Ismael in Lumbang, Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines. Ismael, a village chief, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/23/2018: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Oraan, Cabatuan, Zambales, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/26/2018: Assailants opened fire on a village patrol in Salvador, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. A village councilor, identified Ladio Bayoy, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
12/05/2018: Assailants abducted Antonio Toto Ramirez, a Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Makilala, North Cotabato, Philippines. Ramirez was released the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
04/09/2018: Assailants opened fire on a wake in Bulad, Negros Occidental, Philippines. At least three people, including Jose Joerito Amable, a retired Staff Sergeant and current Civil Security Group of Moises Padilla Mayor Magdaleno Pena head, Alejandro Borres, a retired police officer, and Pedirico Bitgue 3rd, were killed and two other people were injured in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on Mario Sulit outside of his garage in Hugom, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines. Sulit, a village chief, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Mario Sulit was targeted for being "an enemy of the people and an instrument of the fascist state and (land) developers." The NPA also stated that the attack was intended to be a warning to others who were involved in "anti-revolutionary activities," including being government informants and working against the rights of the people.
07/26/2018: Assailants set up a fake checkpoint and opened fire on a police vehicle in Tagsagaong, Tomoaong, Davao Oriental, Philippines. One police officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on Mario Gonzales, a village chief, outside his residence in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Gonzales was killed and his wife was injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Mario Gonzales was targeted because he was a police informant.
04/10/2018: Assailants armed with projectiles and firearms attacked a military detachment in Labu-Labu, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/08/2018: Assailants attempted to extort civilians in Bontongon, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash with responding security forces. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on Rey A. Ragasa while he was riding a motorcycle in Batuan, Masbate, Philippines. Ragasa, a police officer, was not harmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/08/2018: Assailants opened fire after being stopped at a joint police and military checkpoint in Sangat, North Cotabato, Philippines. Two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash, and an explosive device was recovered and safely detonated. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement.
06/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Froilan Abella, the provincial Ports Authority manager, along Roman Highway in Limay, Bataan, Philippines. Abella was killed and a second Ports Authority employee was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/24/2018: Assailants opened fire on Teofilo Gulanin Niez Jr., the chairperson of Barangay Dontolan, in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Niez Jr. was killed and his companion, Estrella Hinoqin, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/07/2018: Assailants set fire to National Irrigation Administration (NIA) property in Tagbak, Tanawan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/03/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) patrol in Mactan, Cawayan, Masbate, Philippines. At least two soldiers and one assailant were killed while four soldiers and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/23/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol base in San Jose, San Mariano, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as security forces repelled the assault. This was one of two related attacks targeting bases in San Mariano on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/16/2018: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Ustadz Musa Panday, a cleric, in Badak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Panday's son was killed and Panday and his wife were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/06/2018: Security forces identified and arrested two assailants planting an explosive device at a Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) outpost in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. The explosive device was subsequently defused. No group claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
07/07/2018: Assailants shot and killed Dominaro Favian, a retired soldier, in his residence in Bialong, Binay, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/31/2018: Assailants opened fire on Policarpio Bulado in Bulado, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Bulado, a bodyguard for Mayor Guido Reyes, was killed in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/06/2018: Assailants opened fire on Danilo Maldanado, a kagawad of Barangay Pinagkawitan, in Lipa, Batangas, Philippines. Maldanado was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on Ahmad Kumayog, a Barangay Mudsing treasurer and civic society leader, in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. Kumayog was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/12/2018: Assailants shot and killed Edmiraldo Sollando, a Sulu Integrated Provincial Health Office employee, in San Raymundo, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
12/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members in Kibudoc, North Cotabato, Philippines. Three MNLF members were killed and three others were injured in the attack. Additionally, one other member was reported missing. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/24/2018: Assailants opened fire on Zaldy Mallari at his shop in Labben, Cagayan, Philippines. Mallari, a Allacapan town councilor and the former police chief, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Zaldy Mallari was targeted because he committed war crimes and human rights abuses while he was the Allacapan police chief from 2011 to 2013. The NPA also accused Mallari of acquiring land illegally and being a government informant.
04/12/2018: Assailants set fire to a Dole Stanfilco warehouse in Kalpisot, Lunen, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
08/13/2018: Assailants opened fire on Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) riding motorcycles in Ginatilan, North Cotabato, Philippines. Two officers and a pregnant woman were killed and one officer and two civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/29/2018: Assailants fired a rifle grenade at a farm in Madia, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two farmers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/04/2018: An explosive device detonated near a military truck along a road in Bagong Silang, Lopez, Quezon, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the truck. At least one soldier and two other soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. It is unknown whether there were any assailant casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on Edmund Sestoso. a radio broadcaster, along Aldecoa road in Daro, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Sistoso was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/05/2018: Assailants shot and killed Civilian Armed Auxiliary member Lando Soreno in Trinidad, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/11/2018: An assailant threw a grenade near the house of Ariel Cabanog, the Pikit municipal treasurer, in Pikit, North Cotabato, Philippines. Cabanog was unharmed, but two people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/11/2018: Assailants attacked Malagakit, North Cotabato, Philippines. Security forces repelled the attack and there were no reported casualties. This was one of two attacks in this area on the same night. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/26/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Bagsak, Talipao, Sulu, Philippines. This was one of two incidents in which explosive devices were discovered in Sulu on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
06/22/2018: Assailants opened fire on civilians in Talipao, Sulu, Philippines. At least three civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/31/2018: Assailants extorted food from civilians in Ranao, Barahan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/14/2018: An explosive device detonated along the national highway in Satan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/12/2018: Assailants attacked a Civilian Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/22/2018: Assailants shot and killed Doro Vassallo, a village chairman candidate, in Mabalas-balas, Bulacan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/23/2018: An explosive device detonated at a fiesta celebration in Bukal, Purok 1, Compostela Valley, Philippines. At least six people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/07/2018: Assailants set fire to a backhoe at a quarry site in Purok 4, New Ilocos, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People’s Army (NPA).
12/19/2018: An assailant shot and killed Edgar Remorosa, a village councilor, in Tibal-og, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Remorosa was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/18/2018: A roadside bomb detonated targeting a military convoy in Lower Olave, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Seven soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/09/2018: Assailants set fire to a Gemma Construction Company backhoe in Lamfugon, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/15/2018: Three assailants shot and killed Miligan Village Chief Jerry Mendoza Geromo in Miligan, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/14/2018: A grenade detonated at a military detachment in Dualing, Aleosan, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/24/2018: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire targeting a police patrol in Gumboc, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines. At least three police officers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on Datu Jumar Bucales in San Isidro, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Bucales, a tribal leader and former New People's Army (NPA) member, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) carried out the attack.
03/08/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused along the Crossing Salbu-Lower Salbu highway in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. A soldier was slightly injured while defusing the device. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on Carlos Matas in Nuburan, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Matas, a dxCA FM radio broadcaster/blocktimer and retired soldier, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/04/2018: An explosive device detonated near a public school in San Vicente, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/11/2018: Assailants attacked the Philippine Army's 57th Infantry Battalion in Pagatin, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/23/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) personnel in Surigao del Sur, Philippines. One Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) member was injured in the blast. This was one of two related incidents in the area on this date; this blast targeted security forces attempting to rescue a CAFGU militia member abducted in a previous incident. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/22/2018: Assailants opened fire on police officers investigating a vehicular accident in Bato, Taytay, Palawan, Philippines. Two police officers were killed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/29/2018: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Mayor Jocelyn Aviola and her husband, Vice Mayor Lenin Aviola in Bacong, Negros Oriental, Philippines. One civilian was wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/10/2018: Assailants set fire to a bulldozer at a reforestation project site in Sindon Bayabo, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/07/2018: An assailant shot and killed Darwin Llona Borsil, a police officer, in Naspi, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
09/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on a civilian vehicle at Mount Kanlaon in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, Philippines. At least nine people were killed and an unknown number of other people were injured in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/11/2018: Assailants attempted to attack Bulacaon, Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, Philippines. Security forces repelled the attack and there were no reported casualties. This was one of two related attacks in this area on the same night. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/27/2018: Assailants threw a grenade, opened fire, and torched a tractor in Hacienda Conchita, Sag-ang, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/28/2018: Assailants threw a grenade at a the municipal police station in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as the grenade failed to detonate. This was one of two related attacks in this area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/26/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Buling-Buling, Suh, Old Panamao, Sulu, Philippines. This was one of two incidents in which explosive devices were discovered in Sulu on the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
03/21/2018: Assailants threw a grenade and opened fire on a police station in Sambolawan, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
04/21/2018: Three assailants opened fire on military personnel in San Isidro, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/19/2018: Assailants raided a military detachment in New Tubigon, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. At least 14 people, including two soldiers and 12 Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) members, were abducted and several firearms were stolen in the attack. Six of the hostages were released on February 14, 2019. The remaining eight hostages were released on February 19, 2019. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in order to force the government to agree to a ceasefire over the Christmas holiday.
11/14/2018: Assailants opened fire on Tokan Mamalangkas, a barangay councilor, while he was riding a motorcycle along a road in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. Mamalangkas and two other civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/14/2018: Assailants abducted Enrico Nee, a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer, near his residence in San Raymundo, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Nee was released on May 21, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/06/2018: Assailants shot and killed Santiago Abella, a village chief, in Concordia, Pangasinan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/22/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Manobo, Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. Four assailants were killed and two soldiers were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/11/2018: Assailants opened fire at a sugarcane plantation in Bolbok, Batangas, Philippines. Two people, identified as Florencio Cupo Jr. and Catalina Decepeda, were killed and another, identified as Gregorio Decepdia, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/16/2018: Assailants opened fire on Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) positions in Tapaz, Capiz, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/03/2018: Assailants abducted a civilian in Limpongo, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. The fate of the hostage is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which the group denied.
05/10/2018: Assailants opened fire on two civilians in San Isidro, Negros Occidental, Philippines. One civilian, identified as Lusan Ledama, was killed and the other, identified as Jose Villagante, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
10/18/2018: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on police personnel escorting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director Nela Charad Puno in Napolidan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. While Puno was unharmed, three police officers were killed and three were injured in the attack. The National Democratic Front-Bicol (NDF-Bicol) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for delays regarding peace talks as well as the alleged extrajudicial killings by the Duterte administration. Sources also attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/04/2018: Assailants aboard a motorcycle shot and killed Abdul Munao Akok, a barangay chairman, on the corner of F.B. Harrison street and Pablo Ocampo street, Barangay 14, Pasay City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/15/2018: Assailants set fire to the house of Paul John Dizon, the president of the United Workers of Suyapa Farms union in Compostela, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no injuries but a number of residences and offices were destroyed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/15/2018: Assailants attacked Kibungkog Patrol Base in Kibungkog, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People’s Army (NPA) may have been involved in the attack.
01/22/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military truck in Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines. One soldier was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/21/2018: Assailants set fire to a Big Foot Construction road roller in Bagtic, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two incidents targeting construction equipment in Negros Oriental on this day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the targeted construction company's failure to follow the NPA's revolutionary policies.
09/25/2018: Gunmen attacked a police detachment in Masbate, Philippines. This was one of three related incidents in this area on this day. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/19/2018: An explosive device was discovered in a passenger van and defused at a checkpoint in Awang, Maguindanao, Philippines. The device was being transported to be used in Rosary Heights 10 neighborhood. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/07/2018: Security forces identified and engaged assailants attempting to extort money from civilians in San Vicente, Northern Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties and two assailants were arrested following the clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
02/27/2018: Assailants opened fire on an army detachment in Barangay 9, Catanauan, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported injuries. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/05/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused in front of a store in Mlang, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/04/2018: Assailants attacked the location of the Maguindanao massacre memorial in Masalay, Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least four assailants were killed in the attack. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/09/2018: An explosive device detonated in Labu-Labu, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/12/2018: An assailant shot and killed Roberto Orugo, a civilian, in Ilosong, Quezon, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused Roberto Orugo of being a military informant.
12/18/2018: Assailants detonated a landmine and opened fire on a military vehicle between Mckinley and Hinatad, Northern Samar, Philippines. Six people, including four soldiers and two civilians, were injured in the blast and ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/16/2018: Assailants opened fire on police officers responding to an earlier incident in Villa, Aurora, Philippines. One police officer was killed and another was injured in the attack. This was one of two related incidents in this area on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
06/05/2018: Assailants attacked Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) responding to reports of extortion in Aguid, Mountain Province, Philippines. One soldier was killed and nine others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/23/2018: Assailants attempted to extort civilians and attacked soldiers responding to reports of extortion in Matayog, Baay, Kalinga, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/18/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Katipunan, Tapaz, Capiz, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related incidents targeting CAFGU detachments in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/06/2018: Assailants stabbed and shot Jesus "Boyet" Angeles in Santa Lucia, Pampanga, Philippines. Angeles, a Sasmuan municipal councilor and vice-mayoral candidate, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/22/2018: Assailants opened fire on a farmer's residence in Tumbras, Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. One civilian was killed and three civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) and suspected that the attack was meant to pressure villagers into paying protection money.
08/10/2018: Assailants opened fire on police personnel in Jamisola, Santa Lucia, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. One police officer and two others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/08/2018: Assailants opened fire on the 17th Infantry Battalion in Malayugan, Apayao, Philippines. An assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/25/2018: Assailants attacked a police outpost in Camagong, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Two police officers were injured in the assault. This was one of two attacks in Camagong on this day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/17/2018: Assailants shot and killed Dinnes Ramos, a recently-elected village councilman, in Pitalo, Cebu, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on a joint team of military and police personnel between Bolinsong and Ingud, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/14/2018: Two explosive devices detonated between Tulunan, North Cotabato and Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao in Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/03/2018: Seven assailants set fire to construction equpment in Banualay, Palma Gil, Davao Del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/01/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting a boat at the Masbate City port in Masbate City, Masbate, Philippines. At least two people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
05/30/2018: Assailants blocked the road and stopped a police vehicle in Sitio Rebe, Mauswagon, Godod, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though four firearms were stolen in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/17/2018: Assailants raided a store in Klubi, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
01/02/2018: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Cabuyoan, Mabini, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties as security forces repelled the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/27/2018: Assailants attacked Sitio Bugtong Kahoy Patrol Base in Asia, Negros Occidental, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2018: Assailants opened fire on military personnel in Tinumigues, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. One soldier, identified as Corporal Roel Dordas, was killed and another soldier, identified as Sergeant Julhaib Aijrul, was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/03/2018: Security forces identified and engaged assailants attempting to attack a military base in San Roque, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related attempted attacks that occurred in Surigao del Sur on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People’s Army (NPA).
10/28/2018: Assailants opened fire on Rusty Caminade in Mamballo, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Caminade, the municipal civil defense chief, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Rusty Caminade was responsible for two murders.
07/03/2018: Assailants shot and killed Ferdinand Bote, Mayor of General Tinio town, after leaving the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) office in Cabanatuan, Imelda, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/19/2018: Assailants shot and killed Roldan Tadoc, a village councilor, in Lipay, Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/23/2018: Assailants opened fire on Mariam Uy Acob, a paralegal volunteer of the Kawagib Moro Human Rights, in Tukanalipao, Maguindanao, Philippines. Acob was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/05/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting security forces in Caratagan, Iloilo, Philippines. At least three soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/06/2018: An explosive device detonated near soldiers in Quezon district, Bukidnon, Philippines. Following the blast, assailants then opened fire on the soldiers. At least six soldiers were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the harassment of people by soldiers in the area.
09/19/2018: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Rey Siason, a radio broadcaster, in Barangay 12-A, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/04/2018: An explosive device detonated as an ambulance passed by responding to an earlier attack in Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related attacks that took place in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
06/16/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused in Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/12/2018: Assailants attacked a Civilian Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Trinidad, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/31/2018: Assailants opened fire on the Cliffhanger military detachment in Iganagampong, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks targeting military detachments in Iganagampong on this date. One soldier was injured across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on Nelson Ligaya, a village chief, in Paloma, near Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Ligaya was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/04/2018: Assailants attacked Philippine Army soldiers in Trinidad, Negros Oriental, Philippines. One soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/18/2018: Assailants shot and killed Edward Ronquillo, a village chief, in San Jacinto, Pangasinan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/14/2018: Assailants opened fire on Bacolod City councilor Ricardo Tan and his wife in Alangilan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Both Tan and his wife were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/19/2018: Assailants abducted three farmers in Roxas, Aloran, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. One hostage was released on March 20, 2018 while the other two hostages were rescued by security forces on March 21, 2018. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/10/2018: Assailants stabbed and killed Wenceslao Caumban Jr., a farmer, in Tikalaan, Bukidnon, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/22/2018: Assailants detained a dump truck and set it on fire in Tabalugo, Budlasan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in relation to an extortion demand.
11/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) checkpoint in Villa Aurora, Aurora, Philippines. A soldier, identified as Corporal Reynald Bonga, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/27/2018: Assailants opened fire at an army vehicle traveling along the Bondoc Peninsula Highway, Bacong Ibaba, Quezon, Philippines. The vehicle was also struck by a landmine. Four soldiers from the Army's engineering brigade were injured along with an additional five civilians. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/08/2018: Assailants fired a rifle grenade at a military detachment in Nabalawag, Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/10/2018: Assailants opened fire at the municipal police station in Lapinig, Northern Samar, Philippines. At least two police officers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/22/2018: Assailants shot and killed Orbilla Paa, a barangay captain, in San Julian Sur, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/29/2018: Assailants abducted four people, including two police officers, from Liang, Sulu, Philippines. One of the hostages was released on May 5, 2018. Another hostage was rescued on May 8, 2018. A third hostage was released on May 15, 2018. The final hostage was released on May 16, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/12/2018: Security forces discovered three explosive devices in Kuloy, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two explosive devices were successfully defused, but the third device detonated, injuring one soldier. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/21/2018: Assailants set fire to a Big Foot Construction road roller in Luyang, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two incidents targeting construction equipment in Negros Oriental on this day. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the targeted construction company's failure to follow the NPA's revolutionary policies.
05/20/2018: Assailants shot and killed in Eduardo Embile, a former Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Taisan, San Vicente, Sorsogon, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/03/2018: Security forces identified and engaged assailants attempting to attack a military base in Bolhoon, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related attempted attacks that occurred in Surigao del Sur on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People’s Army (NPA).
07/31/2018: An explosive device detonated against a civilian vehicle in Cupang, San Jose, Rizal, Philippines. At least two people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) was involved in the attack and that the device was intended to target a military vehicle.
05/30/2018: Assailants raided Adam's Haven Mountain Resort in Ompao, Davao Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though several equipment was set on fire during the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to the targeted resort's failure to respond to an extortion demand.
07/16/2018: Assailants opened fire on Emilio Buenavidez between Bagumbayan and Noah, North Cotabato, Philippines. Buenavidez, a village official, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/13/2018: Assailants shot and killed Mustre Aguib, a village chair seeking reelection, in Palimbang. Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/25/2018: Assailants shot and killed Antonio Abris, a town councilor, in Sung-an, Mercedes, Eastern Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/18/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Special Action Force (SAF) police convoy in San Jose, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines. At least six SAF members were injured in the clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to security operations targeting the group as well as security personnel mistreating local civilians.
03/14/2018: An assailant with an explosive device was identified and arrested before the device could be planted in Compostela Valley, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/15/2018: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Tugas, Patikul, Sulu, Philippines. At least one soldier and two assailants were killed and two soldiers were wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/02/2018: Assailants attacked a military detachment in Marayag, Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/05/2018: Assailants attempted to forcibly recruit minors into their organization in Cabalunan, Iloilo, Philippines. Security forces responded to the incident, killing two assailants. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/04/2018: Assailants opened fire on Romeo Tumapon Mainar, a member of the Sangguniang Bayan, in Bobongan, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Mainar was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on an Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) detachment in Pudpud, Iloilo, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on an army patrol in Atubon, Tanawan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Two soldiers and one assailant were killed while eight soldiers and two assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to military operations and human rights abuses in areas of Negros Occidental.
06/02/2018: Assailants shot and killed Moises Tuazon, a former chairperson, in Tayum, Abra, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on a 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion (4MIB) camp in Baloi, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/07/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting an Army vehicle carrying soldiers in Libuton, Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, and a second explosive device was discovered at the site. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) may have carried out the attack.
07/04/2018: Assailants attacked the municipal hall and village in Mopac, Poblacion, Maguindanao, Philippines. Four assailants were killed and two soldiers and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. In addition, five civilians were kidnapped and the outcome is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/31/2018: Assailants abducted two civilians and opened fire on villagers in Piacan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Six people, including five civilians and one Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) soldier, were killed in the attack. One of the hostages was released on October 17, 2018 and the second hostage was released on November 15, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/06/2018: Assailants attacked security forces responding to reports of extortion in Poblacion North Cotabato, Philippines. Three assailants were killed and three assailants were wounded in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/25/2018: Assailants attacked and held hostage Eddie Masdo, a Ticao Island Electric Cooperative (TISELCO) employee and suspected military informant, and his co-worker in Progreso, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines. Masdo was killed and his co-worker was released unharmed. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/01/2018: Assailants extorted money from residents in Malbang, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Soldiers intervened, leading to a clash in which at least one soldier was injured. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that communists were involved in the attack.
04/01/2018: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Fatima, Davao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of four related attacks targeting construction equipment in this area between March 31 and April 1, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People’s Army (NPA).
07/27/2018: Assailants attempted to extort money and food from civilians in San Isidro, Quezon, Philippines. One assailant was killed in the ensuing clash as security forces responded to the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/15/2018: Assailants opened fire on civilian residences in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. Two people, including a father and his 7-month-old daughter, were killed and three others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/26/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two coordinated attacks in Ampatuan on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/19/2018: Assailants set fire to two backhoes and a pay loader of a quarry operator in Cawitan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the negative environmental impact of the quarry's activities.
09/25/2018: Assailants opened fire on Joemar Almirante, a village chairperson, in Sibsib, North Cotabato, Philippines. Almirante was unharmed and one person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/20/2018: Two assailants opened fire on Roger Mamalo in New Isabela, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Mamalo, a former vice mayor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/14/2018: Assailants shot and killed Romel Luancing, a barangay councilor, in Antipolo del Sur, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/06/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting the convoy of Rizalina Seachon Lanete, the former Masbate governor, in Cataingan, Masbate, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/20/2018: Assailants fired a mortar that landed at a farm in General SK Pendatun, Maguindanao, Philippines. A civilian was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/22/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Capotoan, Northern Samar, Philippines. One soldier was killed and two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/01/2018: Assailants set fire to an F and J General Construction backhoe and multi-cab vehicle in San Juan, Antique, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/19/2018: An explosive device detonated along a highway in Labu-Labu, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two similar bombings in Labu-Labu on this day; this first explosion was designed to draw a crowd. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Additionally, sources suspected that the attacks were carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/30/2018: Assailants attacked a military base in Mendis, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/16/2018: Assailants attempted to extort money and recruit members in Baracatan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed in a clash with 3rd Infantry Battalion soldiers that responded to the village. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/02/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused along the highway in Saniag, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, officials attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/15/2018: Assailants opened fire on John Ricarte, a municipal councilor in his home in Oas, Albay, Philippines. Ricarte and his companion, John Rey Retuerma, were injured in this attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/27/2018: Four assailants opened fire on Cpl. Ariel Evangelista, a soldier, in Parangbasak, Basilan, Philippines. The soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/04/2018: Assailants opened fire on Superintendent Ramy Tagnong, the chief of the PRO4-A Legal Division, in Dalig, Rizal, Philippines. Tagnong was killed and his partner was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/14/2018: Assailants opened fire on Ferdinand Ramos in Barangay II, Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines. Ramos, a former vice mayor, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/04/2018: Assailants attempted to extort food and money from civilians in Umiray, Quezon, Philippines. Security forces responded to the incident. At least one soldier was killed and an unknown number of assailants were killed or injured in the ensuing clashes. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/07/2018: An explosive device detonated near soldiers in Timbangan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
10/09/2018: Assailants opened fire on Nadie Secretario in Yakal, Cavite, Philippines. Secretario, a local village chair, was killed and three other people were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/14/2018: An explosive device detonated near the Damakling Elementary School voting center in Damakling. Datu Paglat, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
12/02/2018: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of Jay Mamasabulod, a municipal administrator, in Pagalungan, Maguindanao, Philippines. The caretaker of the home was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Mike Jakosalem in Humayhumay, Negros Oriental, Philippines. A civilian, identified as Lenmar Cabasag, was killed and Jakosalem, a newly-elected village chief, succumbed to his injuries on June 24, 2018. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Mike Jakosalem was "a member of a crime syndicate and a pusher of illegal drugs." Sources also noted that he was a supporter of the government.
03/14/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) camp in Sampaloc, Bulsa, Batangas, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/22/2018: Three assailants shot and killed Eduardo Panganiban, a village captain, in Taysan, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/02/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Colapogon, Maparat, Compostela Valley, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/19/2018: Assailants shot and killed Senior Insp. Porferio Gabuya Jr., a deputy police chief, in Poblacion, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident through a text message, but later denied involvement.
08/31/2018: An assailant shot and killed Deogracias Milallos, a village chairman, in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/27/2018: Assailants set fire to motorcycles owned by army soldiers and police officers in San Mateo, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/01/2018: Assailants shot and killed Jaime Vasallo, a councilperson, in Mabalas-balas, Bulacan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/20/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Sumisip, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/04/2018: Security forces responded to assailants attempting to extort civilians in Hilapnitan, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. Two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/21/2018: A roadside landmine detonated and assailants opened fire targeting a military vehicle in Doles, Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. One soldier was killed and five others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
12/17/2018: Assailants opened fire at a police station in Poblacion, Sorsogon, Philippines. At least four people, including three police officers and one civilian, were injured in the attack. This was one of two related incidents in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/02/2018: Assailants shot and killed Eustaquio Porras, a barangay captain, in Carvasana, Iloilo, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) may have carried out the attack.
01/09/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel at Mt. Firis, on the border of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan and Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. A soldier, identified as Ian Chris Celeste, was killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/28/2018: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
08/26/2018: Assailants shot and killed Benito P. Salvani, a former barangay chair, in Purok 5, Taguibo, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/04/2018: Two assailants opened fire on Ely Arciaga Ramos outside his residence in Poblacion East, Pangasinan, Philippines. Ramos, a Santo Tomas town councilor and mayoral candidate, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/03/2018: Assailants shot and killed Rosalie Pascual, a village councilor, in Nalwak, Purnaga, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/01/2018: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Dalagdag, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of four related attacks targeting construction equipment in this area between March 31 and April 1, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People’s Army (NPA).
08/24/2018: Assailants shot and killed Roberto Montecalbo, a village watchman, in Camalig, Albay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/23/2018: Assailants attacked a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) base in Uma, Kalinga, Philippines. At least two people, including one soldier and one assailant, were killed and three soldiers and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the attack. Additionally, at least 14 militia members were abducted before being released a short time later. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
08/21/2018: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Panoypoy, Albay, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/22/2018: Assailants abducted Marjorie Abdul from her office at Liang Elementary School in Liang, Patikul, Sulu, Philippines. Abdul, the principal at the school, was released 12 hours later following a ransom payment. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/10/2018: A gunman opened fire on barangay councilor Ruel Mabano in the Kalunasan, Cebu, Philippines. Mabano was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/08/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused near an Army checkpoint in Lasang, Bunawan, Davao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/14/2018: Assailants shot and killed Leonilo Arbonido, a village captain, in Cavite, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/16/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Cabuyoan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. It is unknown whether there were any casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/08/2018: Assailants attacked a military outpost in Labu-Labu, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
02/05/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Patagon, Anticala, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. A soldier was killed and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
03/30/2018: Security forces identified and killed an assailant attempting to carry out a bombing attack in Dualing, Aleosan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources identified the assailant as Bads Basilan and attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/27/2018: Assailants shot and killed Dominador Pelago in Patlangka, Magballo, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident. Sources stated that the victim had a warrant for his arrest for charges of rape and was warned by the assailants to leave the area before he was killed.
07/19/2018: Security forces identified and intercepted assailants planting a landmine in Nabawang, Busdi, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/18/2018: Assailants attacked a police station in San Mateo, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. One police officer was injured and there was an unknown number of assailant casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/24/2018: Assailants shot and killed Jordan Guerrero Juaini, an Office of the Civil Registrar employee, in Eastside, Isabela, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/08/2018: Assailants shot and killed Ronnie Cordero, a village chairperson, in Pisan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/19/2018: Assailants shot and killed Efren Aguila, a farmer, in Padre Burgos, Quezon, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Efren Aguila was targeted because the NPA believed he was a military informant.
05/05/2018: Two explosive devices were discovered and defused in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which the group denied.
12/31/2018: An explosive device detonated in front of the South Seas Mall along Don Rufino Alonzo Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least two people, identified as Jonathan Torrebiano and Mariam Kali, were killed and another 34 were injured in the attack. Another explosive device was discovered and defused. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Maute Group and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/27/2018: Assailants attacked a military detachment in San Jorge, Samar, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one other was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/26/2018: An assailant opened fire on a 61st Reconnaissance Company patrol in Minanga, Bakat, Maguindanao, Philippines. The assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/14/2018: An explosive device detonated in Dungguan, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/16/2018: Assailants attempted to extort civilians in Palo, Marayag, Davao Oriental, Philippines. The assailants then opened fire on responding security forces, and four assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/14/2018: Assailants shot and killed a civilian identified as Bartolomeo Sorenio in Nagsaha, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/07/2018: Security forces discovered and safely defused an explosive device in Poblacion, Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/31/2018: A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a military and Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) joint checkpoint in Colonia, Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. In addition to the assailant, at least 10 people, including soldiers and civilians were killed, and six people were injured in the blast. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities questioned the veracity of this claim and attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/01/2018: Assailants shot and killed Roldan Mansamahan, a militia member, in Guinabsan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/04/2018: Assailants opened fire on Datu Banadjao Mampaundag at his residence in Igang, Palma Gil, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Mampaundag, an indigenous tribal leader, and his son, Jhonard Mampaundag, were killed were killed in the attack. This was one of two related attacks that took place in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused the victims of recruiting people to join militias.
05/11/2018: An explosive device detonated outside the Datu Demaudtang Dilangalen Elementary School, a designated polling location, in Narra, Tugal, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
06/11/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Limpongo, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least four assailants and one civilian were killed in the ensuing clash. This was one of two related attacks targeting military detachments in the area on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
05/05/2018: Two assailants shot and killed Armando Dela Cruz, a city village councilperson, in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/24/2018: Assailants armed with firearms set fire to an Ark Green Dynamic Resources Corporation barge on the bank of the Agusan River in Purok 1-B, Lingayao, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/09/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Bagua, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
12/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on Oscar Andig, a Teduray chieftain, while he was tending his cattle in Saniag, Maguindanao, Philippines. Andig was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/15/2018: Assailants, disguised as Filipino Army Soldiers, set fire to a daycare center in Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) after officials of the remote village of Mahongkog failed to pay the NPA's demand for revolutionary tax.
11/12/2018: Assailants attacked civilians in Igcabugao, Iloilo, Philippines. One assailant was killed when security forces intervened. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/19/2018: An explosive device detonated near a military headquarters in Semba, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related bombings that occurred within 10 minutes of each other in Semba on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/10/2018: Assailants stabbed and killed Rexan Brital, a tribal leader, in San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/06/2018: Assailants entered a village and threatened residents in Langgawisan, Maragusan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were an unknown number of casualties in the attack. Some residents, including leaders and teachers, were held hostage during the incident. The outcome of the hostage-taking is unknown. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/28/2018: Assailants opened fire on Bobby Sarino in Nagbinlod, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Sarino, a Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
08/08/2018: Two assailants opened fire on Jovie Tan Decena, a village chief, and Federico Mandue, a village councilor, along Villaruel Street in Pasay City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Decena was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/04/2018: Assailants beheaded two civilians identified as Abdurahim Kituh and Nadzwa Bahitla in Bacahan, Barangay Mahatalang, Sumisip town, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and suspected that the victims were accused of being military informants.
10/15/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Mulanay, Quezon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/05/2018: An explosive device detonated in Bialong, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. One person was killed and three were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/11/2018: Assailants shot and killed Marife Bonghanoy, a government employee, in Naga-Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/13/2018: Assailants attempted to abduct a police officer, identified as Special Police Officer 3 Reil Morgado, from his residence in Jagupit, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Morgado was shot and killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/03/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Mureg, Balanni, Cagayan, Philippines. Five soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/05/2018: Assailants attacked Benjamin Tarug Ramos in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Ramos, a human rights lawyer and founding member of National Union of People's Lawyers (NUPL), was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/23/2018: Assailants fired a projectile grenade at the residential compound of Toto Kunakon in Kapinpilan, North Cotabato, Philippines. Kunakon, a local chairperson, was not harmed, however, a civilian was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/10/2018: Assailants shot and killed Virgilio Agir Masicampo Jr., a village chairman, in Magsaysay, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Virgilio Agir Masicampo Jr. was targeted for committing "'sins' against the masses."
04/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on two soldiers in Stanto Domingo, Lumintao, Bukidnon, Philippines. One soldier, identified as Joehan Macalong, was killed, while the other soldier, identified as Kevin Abad, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
01/08/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) patrol in Labu-Labu, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two CAA members, identified as Michael Dayo and Freddie Lupos, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on two soldiers in Purok Rajamuda, Kalanganan, Maguindanao, Philippines. The two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/16/2018: An explosive device detonated at a videoke bar in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/22/2018: Assailants attacked a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) post in Garing, Luayon, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least four people, including three assailants and one CAFGU officer, were killed, and seven CAFGU officers were injured in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/24/2018: Eight assailants set fire to equipment in Dumalag, Capiz, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
11/17/2018: Assailants stopped three dump trucks of Jejors Construction Corp and temporarily held five drivers hostage in Kasuga, Davao del Sur, Philippines. The five drivers were released the same day and the trucks were set on fire. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/19/2018: Assailants opened fire on Marvin Flores in San Juan, Quezon, Philippines. Flores, a former New People's Army (NPA) member and former Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) militia member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/28/2018: Assailants abducted and beheaded two Christian farmers, identified as Ceasar Deamada Fermin and Jabon Bistas, in the outskirts of Parang, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/12/2018: Assailants opened fire on the motorbike of Ritchel Celestial Parreno, principal of the Bulol High School, along a road in Pikit, North Cotabato, Philippines. Parreno was injured but survived the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/01/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting a military vehicle in Limpongo, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/16/2018: Assailants attempted to extort money from civilians and opened fire on security forces in Guadalupe, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/09/2018: Assailants attacked military personnel in Malingao, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/11/2018: An explosive device detonated at a construction site near a market in Poblacion, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/23/2018: Assailants abducted Eusebio Meniano, a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU), from his residence in Hinapuyan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Meniano was released later the same day following the payment of a ransom. This was one of two related incidents in the area on this date. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded food in exchange for Eusebio Meniano.
11/25/2018: Assailants entered the residence of Paulito Villaceran Jr., village chief of Barangay Sion, and opened fire in Sion, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Villaceran Jr. and his bodyguard were killed while four others were injured. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/19/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) patrol in Pinukpuk, Kalinga, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/27/2018: Gunmen attacked the Magsaysay Patrol Base in Magsaysay, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. It is unknown whether there were any casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/30/2018: Assailants detonated an explosive device targeting military personnel in Kaunlaran, Remedios Trinidad Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Three people, including two Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) members and a soldier, were killed the attack. One soldier was also reported missing following the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/29/2018: Assailants attacked a Century Peak Energy Corp power plant vehicle in Igcabugao, Igbaras, Iloilo, Philippines. One employee was injured in the attack. The New People’s Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and apologized for the civilian/s injuries, claiming that it was an accident.
12/15/2018: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Mario Mantayona, a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Palma Gi, Davao del Norte, Philippines. His wife, Gina Mantayona, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/02/2018: Assailants ambushed Filipino soldiers in Santo Domingo, Bukidnon, Philippines. Joehan Macalong was killed and Kevin Abad was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/11/2018: Assailants opened fire on Noel Meralles, an election officer, in Poblacion-4, Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. Meralles was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/11/2018: Assailants opened fire on Ruben Aureada Carabido in Busokbusokan, Quezon, Philippines. Carabido, a village chief, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2018: Assailants attacked Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/24/2018: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a police vehicle in Biyong, Masbate, Philippines. Four police officers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/25/2018: A gunman opened fire on village chair Kedteg Ayob in Salendab, Maguindanao, Philippines. Ayob was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/07/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine National Police (PNP) intelligence officer (Marjun Cadiz) inside his residence in Botong, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The officer was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/21/2018: Assailants attacked the Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Battalion in San Juan, Leyte, Philippines. One soldier, identified as Jose Saycon Jr., was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/01/2018: Assailants shot and killed Bobby Llamansares and Lory Lozada Castor, two police assets, in Pulot Interior, Sofronio Espanola, Palawan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
01/19/2018: An explosive device detonated near a military headquarters in Semba, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related bombings that occurred within 10 minutes of each other in Semba on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/10/2018: Assailants opened fire on Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) personnel providing security for a water pump installation in Lindoy, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. One CAFGU member was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/26/2018: Assailants shot and killed a civilian identified as Joemarie Saracia in Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/07/2018: Assailant shot and killed Engineer Rafaelito Serrano, the city government’s assistant engineer, in near Navarro St. in Calbayog, Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/16/2018: Assailants attempted to hijack the MV Kudos cargo ship and kidnap the crew in the waters between Sibago Island and Coco Island, Tuburan, Basilan, Philippines. The attack was repelled, but one crew member was wounded in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/20/2018: Assailants abducted two relatives of a mayor from their residence in Kandaga Sulu, Philippines. The hostages were released after being held for 17 hours. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/05/2018: Assailants opened fire on Ronel Galupo at his residence in Poblacion, Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. Galupo, a former Presidential Security Group (PSG) member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA). Authorities identified Harold Adiaton and Ian Solis, two NPA members, as possible suspects.
12/20/2018: Assailants attacked a military convoy in San Isidro, Calabugao, Bukidnon, Philippines. Three soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/25/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Quimbao, Mapula, Davao del Sur, Philippines. One soldier was killed and two others were wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/03/2018: An assailants shot and killed Ricardo Sumajit, a former village chief, in Dupac, Pangasinan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/10/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Diarao Baba, Dicamay II, Jones, Isabela, Philippines. In addition to an unknown number of assailant casualties, at least two soldiers were killed and three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/24/2018: Two assailants shot and killed Rodrigo Rodriguez, an outgoing village chair, in Mabalas-balas, Bulacan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/16/2018: An explosive device detonated at a military outpost in Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least two people, including one soldier and one civilian, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/13/2018: Assailants opened fire on an army position in Igtalongon, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army.
08/08/2018: Assailants opened fire on Isagani Ambaoa Joson at his residence in Manaois, Poblacion, Abra, Philippines. Joson, a local councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/11/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Meta, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least five assailants were killed and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two related attacks targeting military detachments in the area on this date. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incidents.
08/19/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device at the Unitop General Merchandise store along Osmena Street in Zone 2, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/16/2018: Assailants threw a grenade targeting civilians in Kolambog, North Cotabato, Philippines. Three civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) carried out the attack.
07/28/2018: Explosive devices detonated against a Philippine Army vehicle in Tambobong, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Two soldiers were wounded and the truck was damaged in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/09/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosives-laden motorcycle outside a police station in Datu Odin Sinsua, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was involved in the attack.
12/05/2018: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle containing Khadafy Karudin Pendi, a town councilor candidate, and Amelia Abo, a vice-mayor candidate, in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Philippines. Pendi was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/05/2018: An assailant opened fire on Nasser Laban, a peace advocate, while in a van on the national highway in Meta, Maguindanao, Philippines. Laban was killed and the driver of the van was wounded. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
10/09/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in New Eden, Bukidnon, Philippines. One assailant was killed and two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Front 68 of the New People's Army (NPA).
09/02/2018: Assailants abducted two Teduray farmers in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. The victims were killed later the same day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which the group denied.
01/31/2018: Assailants attacked a vehicle carrying government project employees in Baas, Lamitan City, Basilan, Philippines. At least two people were killed and two others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/10/2018: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on a military truck in Tagbac, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast and ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/14/2018: Assailants shot and killed Nasrudin Lantawan, the son of a village councilor, in Manualanan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/24/2018: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/14/2018: Assailants threw a grenade at the municipal hall in Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/21/2018: An explosive device detonated near a 46th Infantry Battalion platoon in Patawon, Cabuyuan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. At least five soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/03/2018: Security forces identified and engaged assailants attempting to extort money from civilians in Luyang, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties and six assailants were arrested following the clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
10/10/2018: Assailants opened fire on police personnel responding to an earlier attack in Tikalaan, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related attacks on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/09/2018: An explosive device detonated near a 57th Infantry Battalion detachment in Sambolawan, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. Folowing the blast, assailants opened fire on the detachment. At least one soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/24/2018: Assailants opened fire on a habal-habal driver in Chimenea, Masbate, Philippines. Donald delos Santos was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement New People's Army (NPA).
10/09/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an improvised explosive device in Macasampen, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/20/2018: Assailants attacked military personnel in Lanao del Sur, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks in Lanao del Sur on this day. Eight soldiers were wounded across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/10/2018: Twenty assailants abducted Corporal Johannes Parreno and Dindo Sagayno, a soldier and a Civilian Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, respectively, from a roadblock in Buso, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Sagayno escaped on July 6, 2018 while Parreno escaped on August 17, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the abduction to the New People’s Army (NPA).
01/20/2018: Assailants attacked military personnel in Lanao del Sur, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks in Lanao del Sur on this day. Eight soldiers were wounded across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/25/2018: Assailants opened fire on Pepe Baccay in Pilitan, Isabela, Philippines. Baccay, a former village councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/20/2018: Assailants shot and killed Rhoy Pagapang, the Libas village chief, in Cabcab, Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Rhoy Pagapang was targeted for being a police informant.
09/16/2018: An explosive device detonated near a pharmacy at Makar Junction in Apopong, South Cotabato, Philippines. At least eight civilians were injured in the blast. The East Asia Division of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incideny to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) and Ansar Al-Khilafa (Philippines).
06/26/2018: Assailants opened fire on Omar Escobar Macusang near a bridge in Binuangan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Macusang, the Pangi village councilor, was killed in the assault. Additionally, an assailant was injured in the ensuing police chase. No group claimed responsibility for the assault.
12/17/2018: Assailants opened fire at a police detachment in San Ignacio, Sorsogon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related incidents in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/21/2018: Assailants threw a grenade at a civilian residence in Aguada, Isabela, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/02/2018: Assailants opened fire on Jingo Sherwin Noche, a recently elected village chairperson, in Duhatan, Balayan, Batangas, Philippines. Noche was killed and his companion was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/11/2018: A remote-controlled explosive device detonated at a videoke bar in Martirez, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Ten civilians were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/11/2018: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire targeting security personnel in Malinao, Camarines Sur, Philippines. A soldier was killed and three others were injured in the attack; the assailants also sustained an undetermined number of injuries in the clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
06/26/2018: Assailants ambushed a group of soldiers with the Philippine Army's Community Support Program (CSP) with explosive devices and gunfire in Roxas, Northern Samar, Philippines. Three soldiers were injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/17/2018: Assailants opened fire and detonated explosive devices targeting an army detachment in Maguibuay, Quezon, Philippines. One soldier was killed and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/17/2018: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a police vehicle in Mambulo Nuevo, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Six police officers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/13/2018: Assailants opened fire on soldiers providing security at a GCI Construction Co. infrastructure project in Bahay, Camarines Sur, Philippines. At least one civilian was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/05/2018: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle carrying Betsy Yap, an aide to Governor Mujiv Hatamanr and a Humanitarian Emergency Action and Response Team member, in Awang, Maguindanao, Philippines. Yap was killed and two others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/17/2018: Assailants opened fire on a delivery truck in Caraudan, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, source attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA) and the Alex Boncayao Brigade (ABB).
05/10/2018: Assailants fired a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) at a military detachment in Madia, Maguindanao, Philippines. Three assailants were killed and three soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/10/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
02/10/2018: Assailants took Roland Perequitte hostage in Cagawasan, Bukidnon, Philippines. Perequitte, the local village chief, was released at a later time. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/14/2018: An explosive device detonated in Purok 7, Dungus, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related bombings that occurred within an hour of each other in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
09/22/2018: Assailants abducted Benjamin Ubaid in Latih, Sulu, Philippines. Ubaid, a teacher, was released on September 24, 2018. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident and demanded a ransom in exchange for Shariff Benjamin Asamli Ubaid.
10/11/2018: Assailants shot and killed Dominggo Arcamo, a municipal councilor, in Lazi, Siquijor, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/20/2018: Assailants shot and killed Demetrio Mendoza Deomampo, a recently elected barangay captain, in Pinagtung-ulan, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/01/2018: An assailants shot and killed Nilo Dahili, a barangay councilperson, in Lomogom, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/06/2018: Assailants shot and killed Ricardo Cendana Sumajit, a village chairman candidate, in Dupac, Pangasinan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/26/2018: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a former police officer and a former security guard in Danta, Calipatan, San Jacinto, Masbate, Philippines. Both victims were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA).
03/03/2018: Assailants raided the residence of Ofelia Segarino, a village record keeper, in San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Although there were no reported casualties, mobile phones were stolen during the attack. This was one of three related attacks targeting the homes of village officials in San Miguel on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources suspected that the New People’s Army (NPA) carried out the attacks.
05/30/2018: Assailants shot and killed Edgar Rosal Panisan, a village councilor and Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Mahaba, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Edgar Rosal Panisan was targeted because of his involvement in operations against the group, including assisting in the surrender of NPA members to the government and engaging in "psychological war" against civilians.
01/28/2018: Assailants abducted Mar Acevedo Bocales, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member and former New People's Army (NPA) member, in Hagimitan, Bolhoon, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Bocales was tortured and beheaded, and his body was discovered on January 29, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Magahat militia and the New People's Army (NPA). The NPA denied responsibility.
01/14/2018: Assailants opened fire on Mary Anne Hernandez, Nueva Ecija Governor Czarina Umali’s secretary, in Marcos, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Hernandez was killed and her husband was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/06/2018: Assailants shot and killed Diosdado Garson Estrabela, a police officer, in Mantiquil, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/25/2018: Assailants abducted the daughter of a merchant in Palau Pinang, Himbah, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. At least two people, including the mother of the hostage and one assailant, were injured in the attack. The hostage was rescued on November 1, 2018. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
11/04/2018: Assailants set fire to plantation equipment in Balit, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Charity Ampong was targeted for mistreating her employees.
04/15/2018: Assailants opened fire on Kagawad Victor Pisco of Barangay Immuli, a village councilperson, along Pidigan-Pilar Road in Monggoc, Abra, Philippines. Imuli was killed and two others were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/16/2018: Assailants raided a real estate development company in Ciudad Real Village, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, although firearms were stolen during the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was intended to protect farmers from the oppression of the land development companies.
02/09/2018: Assailants opened fire on Dakula Guillermo Tiambong in Camp Edward, Alegria, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Tiambong, a tribal leader and farmer, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/03/2018: Assailants raided the residence of Romeo Ligan, a village watchperson, in San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Although there were no reported casualties, firearms were stolen during the attack. This was one of three related attacks targeting the homes of village officials in San Miguel on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources suspected that the New People’s Army (NPA) carried out the attacks.
12/11/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) detachment in Asinan, Matanao, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/10/2018: Assailants opened fire on Ferdinand Cariaga, Barangay Salab chairperson, while he was riding his motorbike in Pangao-an, North Cotabato, Philippines. Cariaga was injured but survived the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/03/2018: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol vehicle in Balocawe, Masbate, Philippines. One police officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/07/2018: A grenade was discovered and defused along a road in Sabang, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/07/2018: Assailants opened fire on Reynaldo Dumagan along Magtuod Road in Ma-A, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. At least two people, including Dumagan, the Talandang village chair, were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
08/14/2018: Assailants shot and killed Michol Ruales, a government employee, in Guinpana-an, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Michol Ruales was targeted for killing a Farmer's Movement of the Philippines (KMP) leader.
05/26/2018: Assailants attempted to extort civilians in Ilog, Negros Occidental, Philippines. One assailant was arrested in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/11/2018: Assailants armed with grenades and firearms attacked a military detachment at a command post in Guisang, Poblacion, Balbalan, Kalinga, Philippines. At least one soldier was killed and another soldier and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/22/2018: An explosive device detonated in San Raymundo, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. At least one person was killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/09/2018: Assailants shot and killed Jemar Pitogo, a former New People’s Army (NPA) member, in Baklayan, Mahalang, Negros Occidental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA) and indicated that the group suspected the victim of being an asset for security personnel.
10/08/2018: Gunmen opened fire on a former village chief in San Pascual, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Juantio Sana was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/21/2018: Two explosive devices detonated targeting a police convoy along the Marcos Highway in Pinugay, Rizal, Philippines. At least two police officers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/29/2018: Assailants attempting to plant explosive device were identified by security forces in Kanambangan, Pinagturilan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/15/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused on Ugalingan Bridge in Datu Piang, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/10/2018: Assailants shot and killed Agapito Euraoba, a former village chief, in San Agustin, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Agapito Euraoba was targeted for committing "'sins' against the masses."
04/11/2018: An explosive device detonated at a housing project in Sumagdang, Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/25/2018: An assailant threw grenades at a celebratory gathering in La Paz, Abra, Philippines. Two police officers were killed and 14 others, including a member of congress and a mayor, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/13/2018: Assailants opened fire on Butuan City Police Office-Station 5 (BCPO-S5) in San Mateo, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/23/2018: Assailants opened fire on Marine officers attending to the victim of an earlier attack in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. A Marine officer, identified as Alfredo Tumbaga, and an assailant were killed and another assailant was injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two related attacks targeting Marine personnel in Cotabato City on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources identified the two assailants as Mohammad Saud Andes and Badjorie Karim.
07/10/2018: Assailants open fire on the motorcycle of Ibrahim Bakil Baguinda, an Arabic teacher, in Talon-Talon, Zamboanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Baguinda was killed and his daughter was injured. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/18/2018: Assailants opened fire on Aran Boller along San Francisco Street in Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines. Boller, a former mayor and mayoral candidate, was injured in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Aran Boller was targeted for past crimes he had committed. Additionally, sources noted that Boller was a mayoral candidate in upcoming elections.
01/29/2018: Assailants opened fire on Eduardo Argonza in Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines. Argonza, an intelligence officer, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/22/2018: Assailants shot and killed two former New People's Army (NPA) members in Purok 7, Singkatulan, Makilala, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the NPA.
05/14/2018: Assailants attacked a military base in Sinacungan, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed and an unknown number of others were injured as security forces repelled the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
07/20/2018: Assailants shot and killed Private First Class Johnny Franco, a Philippine Army (PA) intelligence officer, in Veneracion, Camarines Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/29/2018: Assailants shot and killed Max Piamonte Enriquez, a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) officer, in Makiling, Laguna, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/16/2018: A grenade detonated near a military detachment in Dualing, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/29/2018: Two explosive devices were discovered and defused at a convenience store in Zone 3, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangasamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/28/2018: Assailants shot and killed Paulino Banga, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) militia member, in Matin, Campgao, Bohol, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) may have carried out the attack.
04/03/2018: Assailants attacked two former New People’s Army (NPA) members accompanied by military personnel in Montevista, Compostela Valley, Philippines. The two former NPA members were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the NPA.
10/18/2018: Assailants set fire to two PhilSouth Construction road construction vehicles in Bolisong, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/23/2018: An explosive device detonated after it was tripped by soldiers conducting clearing operations in Bangkal, Sulu, Philippines. At least eight soldiers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
08/12/2018: Assailants fired a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) at a Philippine Army (PA) camp in Bugbuga, Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/18/2018: Assailants opened fire on civilians riding a motorcycle in Lahi, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. A civilian, identified as Jepti Acido, a Jehovah's Witnesses pastor, was killed and two others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Guerrilla Front 16C of the New People’s Army (NPA).
03/29/2018: Assailants attacked Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel in T'Boli, South Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/22/2018: An assailant opened fire on a political candidate in Camamburingan, Ungkaya Pukan district, Basilan province, Philippines. Usan Asani and three family members were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, barangay captain Hernie Asao was arrested in connection to the incident.
10/30/2018: Assailants opened fire on police officers in Hinakpan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. One police officer was injured in the attack. This was one of two related incidents that took place in this area on this day. The New People’s Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/06/2018: Assailants opened fire on Teotemio C. Saday in Cabantao, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. Saday, a barangay chairperson, was killed and his companion was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/22/2018: Assailants attacked soldiers assisting in evacuation procedures in Dona Mercedes, Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines. At least one soldier and an unknown number of assailants were wounded in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/04/2018: Assailants opened fire on Antonio Takinan in Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. Takinan, an indigenous peoples' (IPs) mandatory councilor, was killed and two other people escorting Takinan were injured in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Antonio Takinan was targeted because of his participation in counter-insurgency campaigns and because he was guilty of human rights abuses. The NPA also accused Takinan of spying for the military, forcing people to join security forces to fight against the NPA, and extorting money from locals. Sources also noted that Takinan had previously received threats from the NPA for criticizing the group and that Takinan worked to convince people to join the Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) rather than the NPA.
08/06/2018: Assailants shot and killed Annie Maramba, a village councilor, in Miasong, South Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/02/2018: Assailants attacked the house of Bobby Calo in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Calo, a business owner, was not harmed, but weapons were stolen during the raid. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Bobby Calo was targeted because of his ill treatment of employees.
01/23/2018: Two assailants shot and killed Johnny Adaol, a retired police officer, in Luyucan, Lacnog, Kalinga, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/09/2018: Assailants set fire to a Dole Stanfilco box truck in Banarao, Talandang, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though the truck was destroyed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident; however, authorities doubted the veracity of the claim.
11/11/2018: Assailants shot and killed barangay councilor Jainudin Ella Dimao while he was riding a motorcycle in Rosary Heights, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
04/26/2018: Approximately 15 assailants set fire to RN Builders’ machines in Salvador, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
01/31/2018: Assailants opened fire on the War Hawk military detachment in Iganagampong, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks targeting military detachments in Iganagampong on this date. One soldier was injured across both attacks. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources attributed the attacks to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/19/2018: Assailants shot and killed June Cusipag, a former Solana town councilor, in Cagelco I, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident
04/27/2018: Assailants on board a motorcycle shot and killed village chief Elvis Asis in Patag, Lawaan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. One other person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/02/2018: Assailants attacked military personnel in Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. Six people, including two soldiers and four assailants, were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/01/2018: Assailants attacked a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) patrol base in Lindoy, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as security forces repelled the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/08/2018: Assailants opened fire on Ananias Rebato, a former mayor, in Baclayon, Samar, Philippines. In addition to an assailant, one bodyguard was killed and Rebato was injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Ananias Rebato was targeted for corruption, harassment, and committing other crimes during his term as mayor. Sources also noted that Rebato intended to campaign for vice mayor in 2019.
05/14/2018: An explosive device detonated in Dungus, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. This was one of two related bombings that occurred within an hour of each other in the area on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
04/16/2018: An explosive device detonated at an intersection near a military camp in Awang, Maguindanao, Philippines. An ambulant vendor, identified as Dairy Joy Arayo, was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was behind the attack.
08/12/2018: Assailants raided a Monte Rock Corp. quarry site in Abuan, Guitnang Bayan II, San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, though weapons were stolen and several vehicles were set on fire during the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Monte Rock Corporation was targeted because of the environmental damage it had caused.
08/01/2018: Assailants opened fire on a Regional Public Safety Battalion detachment in Tagcatong, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. At least two officers were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/16/2018: Assailants threw a grenade at a Department of Public Works and Highways warehouse in Purok 4, Aguada, Isabela, Basilan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/18/2018: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire targeting 42nd Infantry Battalion soldiers at Palalian Bridge in Palalian, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. At least two soldiers were injured in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to military operations targeting the group.
03/20/2018: Assailants opened fire on a agricultural plane spraying fertilizer over a farm in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. The pilot was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/06/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused in front of the Arcylyn Store in Bagontapay, Mlang, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/25/2018: Two assailants opened fire on Corporal Abdula Amada in Poblacion Muslim, Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Amada, a member of the Philippines Army 102nd Infantry Brigade, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/12/2018: Assailants shot and killed Leonardo Albano, a village official, in San Antonio, Isabela, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/06/2018: Assailants armed with assault rifles and sharp weapons attacked and killed three indigenous civilians in Simbalan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA), which denied involvement.
06/12/2018: Assailants shot and killed Aljeron Padilla, a mayoral aide, in Arellano, Quezon, Isabela, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/26/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel responding to an earlier blast in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two coordinated attacks in Ampatuan on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/22/2018: Four assailants shot and killed Atty. Geronimo S. Marabe Jr., a former Ozamis City prosecutor, in the 50th District of Ozamis, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/16/2018: Two explosive devices were discovered and safely defused in Kamamburingan, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/25/2018: Assailants fired projectiles at a 36th Infantry Battalion camp in Tago, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the incident to the Guerrilla Front 30 faction of the New People's Army (NPA).
04/08/2018: Assailants threw an explosive device from a flyover in Rosary Heights 2, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. A street vendor was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/00/2018: Sometime between March 25, 2018 and March 31, 2018, assailants shot and killed Ramon Perez, a municipal councilor’s bodyguard, in Banwage, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/02/2018: Assailants extorted civilians in Nabundas, Maguindanao, Philippines. Soldiers responded to the village, leading to a firefight in which four assailants were killed and two other assailants were injured. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/20/2018: Assailants shot and killed Joey Llana, a broadcast anchor of radio station DWZR, in Penafrancia, Albay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/07/2018: Assailants opened fire on the residence of Amer Sampiano in Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Sampiano, a local former mayor, was not harmed; however, Nasif Basil, a municipal councilor, was killed and four other people were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/31/2018: Assailants shot and killed Myrna Armillo, a village chief, in Harigue, Libon, Albay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/02/2018: An explosive device detonated in an internet cafe in Kalaway II, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Two civilians were killed and 12 people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which the group denied.
12/17/2018: Assailants opened fire on a police detachment in Cristo Rey, Camarines Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two related incidents in Camarines Sur on this date. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/24/2018: A sniper shot an killed Domingo Berber, a member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/29/2018: Security forces discovered and defused five explosive devices placed along the national highway in the Galay, Kibayao, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/16/2018: Assailants abducted Zaire Khan Pasil, the 10-year-old son of the head of the Jolo Department of Interior and Local Government, in San Raymundo, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. The hostage was released on November 13, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/09/2018: Assailants shot and killed Bartolome Mackay, a village chief, in Trinidad, Isabela, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/28/2018: Assailants abducted six farm workers in Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. The hostages were rescued on July 17, 2018. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources noted that after the initial abduction, the hostages were transferred to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/14/2018: Assailants shot and killed Erwin O. Agustin, a Zamboanga City Water District employee, in San Roque, Barangay 157, Pasay City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/29/2018: An explosive device was discovered and defused on Datu Saudi Ampatuan highway in Kabingi, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/28/2018: Assailants opened fire on radio broadcaster Jose Salinas Pimentel in Tago, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Pimentel was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/06/2018: Assailants launched rifle grenades at Lapanday Banana Group of Companies processing center in Dallag, North Cotabato, Philippines. Six security guards were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New Peoples Army (NPA).
12/11/2018: Assailants shot and killed a police applicant at his residence in Santo Domingo, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the New People's Army (NPA) carried out the attack.
02/23/2018: Assailants opened fire on two Marine sergeants in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. One sergeant, identified as Ferdinand Ulang, was killed, while the other, identified as Arnel Navarro, was injured in the attack. This was one of two related attacks targeting Marine personnel in Cotabato City on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
07/03/2018: Assailants kidnapped four people in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao, Philippines. The outcome of the abduction is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and noted that the hostages were accused of involvement in drug activities.
08/11/2018: Assailants opened fire on a joint Philippine Army (PA) and Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Poponton, Northern Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as security forces repelled the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/03/2018: Assailants raided the residence of Anita Abansado, a village health worker, in San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Although there were no reported casualties, mobile phones were stolen during the attack. This was one of three related attacks targeting the homes of village officials in San Miguel on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents; however, sources suspected that the New People’s Army (NPA) carried out the attacks.
07/24/2018: Two assailants shot and killed Second Lieutenant Laureano Degracia, a retired Philippine Army (PA) soldier, in Bolado, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused Second Lieutenant Laureano Degracia of being a military informant.
08/11/2018: Assailants threw two hand grenades at a Philippine Army 57th Infantry Battalion detachment in Labu-Labu, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. A civilian was injured in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
10/26/2018: Assailants shot and killed a former New People's Army member in San Antonio, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/10/2018: Assailants shot and killed Aristeo Ilao, a councilor, in Manalo, Sampaloc, Quezon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/11/2018: Assailants harassed civilians in Hoyohoy, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. Security forces responded to the incident and at least one soldier was injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/03/2018: Assailants opened fire on Frederick Valin, a former barangay captain, in Cabuago, La Union, Philippines. Valin was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/25/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting Moro farmers in Dasawao, Datu Piang, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two farmers were killed and one other was wounded in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which the group denied.
07/24/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device at a roadside in Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/02/2018: Assailants harassed and attempted to extort money from civilians in Villa Aurora, Aurora, Philippines. Security forces responded to the incident and killed two assailants in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/07/2018: Assailants executed Dominador and Nelson Quilanan, two alleged military informants, in Budlasan, Canlaon, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and accused the victims of being military informants. The NPA also stated that the victims were targeted because of their involvement in the murder of two people in 2015.
08/22/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) patrol in Labu-Labu, Datu Hoffer, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. One CAFGU member was injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/23/2018: Assailants threw a hand grenade at a basketball game in Borongotan, Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least four people were injured in the blast. This was one of two related attacks in Borongotan on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
07/15/2018: Assailants opened fire on security personnel on a motorcycle in Camagong, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Two people, including a soldier and a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, were killed and the motorcycle driver was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/16/2018: Assailants shot and killed Benjamin Oculto, a municipal councilor and vice mayor candidate, in Poblacion, Pangasinan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/16/2018: Assailants attacked a police checkpoint in Sindon Bayabo, Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines. No casualties were reported but a police officer was abducted during the attack. The officer, identified as Danny Maur, was released on August 18, 2018. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that they had abducted the police officer because he was participating in illegal activities.
07/07/2018: Assailants ambushed the vehicle of Alex Lubigan, the vice mayor of Trece Martires, in Luciano, Cavite, Philippines. Lubigan was killed along with his driver, Romulo Guillemer. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/07/2018: Assailants shot and killed Jeramil Andoyo Dinolan, a village councilor, in San Jose, Davao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/24/2018: Assailants shot and killed Barangay captain Napoleon Sambayan in Antipolo Del Norte, Batangas, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/07/2018: An assailant opened fire on Dennis Wilfredo Danora in New Pandan, Panabo, Davao del Sur, Philippines. Danora, a Trends and Times journalist, was killed and his driver, identified as Mayonito A. Rivera, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/17/2018: Assailants attacked security forces responding to reports of civilian harassment in San Isidro, Sergio Osmena, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. At least one soldier and one assailant were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/13/2018: Assailants hijacked three boom truck sprayers in Manuel Guianga, Tugbok, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retribution for Sumitumo Fruits Corporation (Sumifru) and Highland Banana Corporation's environmental degradation and exploitation of its workers, including poor wages and working conditions.
01/20/2018: Assailants attacked security forces responding to reports of an attack in Tadia, Bantacan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. At least one soldier was wounded and two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/09/2018: Security forces discovered and defused an improvised explosive device in a water container along the national highway in Tamontaka, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the incident to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/26/2018: Assailants opened fire on Eric Tupas, a village chief, in Daraga, Placer, Masbate, Philippines. Tupas and another person were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/10/2018: Assailants threw grenades and opened fire on the house of Arnel Labao in Bato-Bato, Capiz, Philippines. Labao, a village councilor running for village captain, was not harmed as no casualties were reported in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/16/2018: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in Nabundas, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two assailants were killed and another two were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/16/2018: Assailants opened fire on Levin Uy near his residence in Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines. Uy, a former town councilor, was killed and another person, identified as Cesar Salosagcol, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/04/2018: Assailants opened fire on Joselito Crizaldo along Matillosa Street in Poblacion, Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Crizaldo, the Pasian barangay captain, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/04/2018: Assailants opened fire on Victor Ageas in Osmena, Compostela Valley, Philippines. Ageas, a Board of Directors of Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Suyapa Farm (NAMASUFA-NAFLU-KMU) member and labor union leader, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/18/2018: Two explosive devices were discovered and defused in Dumlan, Compostela Valley, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2018: Assailants shot and killed priest Mark Ventura in Pena Weste, Cagayan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/23/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting a police vehicle in Borongotan, Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines. One police officer, identified as Marjun Lahaylahay, was injured in the blast. This was one of two related attacks in Borongotan on this date; this second blast targeted police personnel responding to a previous incident. No group claimed responsibility for the incidents.
10/13/2018: Assailants opened fire on Antonio M. de Ocampo in Katipunan, Masbate, Philippines. De Ocampo, a municipal councilor, was killed and his son was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/18/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting a 57th Infantry Battalion truck in Meta, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. Five soldiers were injured in the blast. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in response to recent military operations targeting the group in the areas of Datu Salibo, Datu Unsay, and Datu Saudi.
04/02/2018: Assailants opened fire on Paulo Edison dela Rita in Poblacion, Negros Oriental, Philippines. dela Rita, a municipal councilor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
06/27/2018: Assailants opened fire on a farmer in Purok 1, Cambuayon, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Melecio Monta was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/08/2019: Assailants opened fire on barangay official Jimmy Concepcion in Campo Santo, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/14/2019: Assailants opened fire on the 1st Special Forces Civilian Active Auxiliary Patrol Base in Dalwangan, Bukidnon, Philippines. Two soldiers and four assailants were killed and three assailants were wounded in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/16/2019: Assailants shot and killed Ricardo de Chavez, a barangay chair, in Mangilag Norte, Quezon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/04/2019: Assailants attacked family members of Cesar V. Sarmiento, a congressman and PDP-Laban provincial chairman, at his residence in Ibong Sapa, Catanduanes, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/04/2019: Assailants shot and killed Ellen Dacanay, a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) official, along Gen. Malvar street in Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/13/2019: Assailants opened fire on a polling station in Tiptipon, Sulu, Philippines. Nine civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/25/2019: Assailants opened fire inside the home of Barangay Buenavista Chairman Romeo Alipan in Poblacion, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Alipan was killed in the attack. This was one of two attacks targeting community leaders in Negros Oriental on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/01/2019: Assailants shot and killed Virgilio Calizo Jr., a town councilor, in Imelda, Bohol, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/23/2019: Assailants shot and killed Edwin Guiamelon, former chairman of Barangay Midpandakan, in New Isabela, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/27/2019: Assailants threw an explosive device at the home of barangay captain Virgilio Garcia in Aramal, Pangasinan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the attack was election-related.
12/24/2019: Three assailants shot and killed Jarvie Abinion, a former police officer, in Sitio Bliss, Abgao, Southern Leyte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/22/2019: Two explosive devices detonated in Poblacion, Libungan, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least six people were injured in the blast. This was one of four related attacks on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement. Sources also suspected the involvement of the Maute Group.
02/28/2019: Assailants raided Premium Megastructures Aggregates construction firm in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. A police officer was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/19/2019: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused near a checkpoint in Poblacion, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFM).
07/30/2019: Assailants shot and killed Romeo Manalo, a village councilman, in Dela Paz, Laguna, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/07/2019: Assailants opened fire on an Army detachment in Tuka, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least three people, including two soldiers and a civilian, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/19/2019: An explosive device detonated in Kiteb, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFM).
01/24/2019: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a Marine patrol in Datu Ito Andang, Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. At least two soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/28/2019: Assailants attempted to abduct Rolando Oirada, a barangay chairperson, in Santo Nino, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed and another was injured in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/14/2019: Assailants ambushed members of the 94th Infantry Battalion in Banuage, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/09/2019: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao, Philippines. One assailant was killed and two others were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/19/2019: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused near a checkpoint in Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFM).
02/03/2019: Assailants opened fire on the motorcycle of Rodel Niepes, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, in Paraiso, Sarangani, Philippines. Two people, including Niepes, were killed and another person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/18/2019: Assailants opened fire on Sufian Unggas Hadis in Baliwasan neighborhood, Zamboanga City, Philippines. Hadis, the chieftain of Pisak-Pisak, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/16/2019: Assailants attacked and killed Marino Cabag, a suspected informant, in Guanabsan, Agusan del Norte,, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/25/2019: Assailants abducted Rolando Insavoy from his home in Valentina, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. Insavoy, a village head, was killed and his body was discovered on January, 29 2019. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/12/2019: A landmine detonated targeting the Army 10th Infantry Battalion in Napangan, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. Eight soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/01/2019: Assailants opened fire on 4th Scout Ranger Battalion soldiers in San Roque, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/25/2019: Assailants opened fire inside the home of school principal Arthur Bayawa in Hibaiyo, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Bayawa and his sister were killed in the attack. This was one of two attacks targeting community leaders in Negros Oriental on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/27/2019: Gunmen opened fire on two gubernatorial candidates and barangay officials along Santo Tomas-Minalin road in Santo Domingo, Pampanga, Philippines. Nicolas Castro Gardiner and Renato Pacia were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/18/2019: Assailants shot and killed a senior police officer, identified as Juje Razo, in Marifosque, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/08/2019: Three assailants shot and killed Romeo Sagario, a barangay chairman, in Barangay 3, Alaminos, Laguna, Philippines. Two other civilians were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/05/2019: Assailants kidnapped four people from Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Three of the hostages were released on April 6, 2019. The final hostage was released on April 22, 2019. The whereabouts of the remaining hostage are unknown. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out because the victims "were accountable for counterrevolutionary activities, putting at risk civilian's security and fundamental human rights."
04/25/2019: Assailants opened fire on a campaign convoy in Inolingan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Michael Garcia, a local councilor, and Mark Garcia, the brother of Vice Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo, were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/12/2019: Assailants shot and killed Beneth Balisi, a village councilwoman, in San Antonio, Isabela, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/23/2019: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on soldiers in Baay, Camarines Norte, Philippines. One soldier was killed and six others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
04/17/2019: Assailants extorted residents in Marcelo, Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Philippines. At least three assailants were killed and a Philippine Army soldier was injured when soldiers responded to the extortion activities. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA).
05/06/2019: Assailants ambushed and opened fire on a vehicle carrying Nelson Bueza, the mayor of Garchitorena, along Fuentebella Highway in Toytoy, Camarines Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/29/2019: Multiple explosive devices detonated near a vehicle being delivered to a police station between the villages of Lale and Pahug in Pinabacdao, Lale, Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/20/2019: Assailants shot and killed Florence Canet, a Philippine Army asset, in Igmaya-an, Negros Occidental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/12/2019: Assailants attempted to extort civilians near Binahian C, Quezon, Philippines. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/21/2019: Security forces discovered and defused an explosive device near a high school serving as a polling station in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/14/2019: Assailants attempted to extort money from civilians in Villa Rey, Isabela, Philippines. One soldier was killed and two soldiers and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash with responding security forces. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
05/04/2019: Assailants attacked civilians repairing a water pipe in Malinao, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Four civilians, a soldier, and two assailants were injured. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/11/2019: Assailants detonated six explosive devices and opened fire on soldiers in Bangon, Pinanag-an, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Six soldiers and one assailant were killed and 20 soldiers and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
12/23/2019: Assailants detonated a roadside bomb targeting a Philippine National Police (PNP) vehicle in Singon, Iloilo, Philippines. Two police officers were injured in the blast. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/25/2019: An assailant threw a grenade outside Rong Hui Chinese restaurant in Barangay 32, Pasay City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. There were no reported casualties as the grenade failed to detonate and was later defused. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/11/2019: Assailants opened fire on Benjamin Algeria in Villa, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Algeria, the bodyguard of a mayoral candidate, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/26/2019: An assailant shot and killed Ruperto Traya Jr., an official of the Bureau of Corrections, at his home in Poblacion, Muntinlupa, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/04/2019: Assailants abducted British citizen Allan Arthur Hyrons and his Filipino wife, Wilma Paglinawan, from the resort they owned in Tukaran, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. The hostages were released on November 25, 2019. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/09/2019: Assailants detonated a landmine targeting police officers in Tadian, Mountain Province, Philippines. One officer was killed and eight others were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/14/2019: Assailants raided a Davao Agriculture Ventures Company Inc. (DAVCO) pineapple plantation in San Nicolas, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but several equipment was set on fire. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/28/2019: Assailants threw a grenade at the residence of a former police officer in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/10/2019: Assailants attacked a police station in Lapinig, Northern Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/22/2019: Assailants threw explosive devices targeting security forces near the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral at the corner of Sinsuat Avenue and Quezon Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least nine people were injured in the attack. This was one of four related attacks on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement. Sources also suspected the involvement of the Maute Group.
12/04/2019: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Buhanginan, Sulu, Philippines. At least three officers and one militia member were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
07/14/2019: Assailants extorted residents of money and food in Bunawan Brook, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. Assailants then opened fire on government soldiers responding to the extortion. At least two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/28/2019: Assailants attacked a Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in Santo Nino, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/23/2019: Assailants attacked a Citizen's Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment in Dagami, Maasin, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/30/2019: An assailant armed with a machete attacked a military checkpoint in Kajatian, Indanan, Sulu, Philippines. The assailant was killed and a soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources identified the assailant as Fersaudi Arabani and noted that he shouted "Allahu Akhbar" during the attack.
05/27/2019: Assailants opened fire on a village chairman, identified as Orlino Gannaban, and a public safety officer, identified as Espidio Zingabo, in Lallayug, Cagayan, Philippines. Gannaban was killed and Zingabo was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/11/2019: Assailants shot and killed a village watchman in Clarin, Bohol, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/06/2019: Assailants attacked Bukidnon Construction Firm and set fire to construction equipment in Cabangahan, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/18/2019: Assailants ambushed and executed four police officers in Mabato, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The police officers were killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the police were targeted for harassing residents of Negro Oriental for supporting the NPA. Sources also noted that the attack may have been carried out in retaliation for the death of an NPA leader, one week prior.
05/20/2019: Assailants opened fire on Arnel Lim-it in Bagte, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Lim-it, a soldier, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/10/2019: Assailants opened fire on the convoy of Nasser Pangandaman Jr, along Marawi-Masiu road in Gata, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Pangandaman, the Masiu mayor, was not harmed; however, one police officer was killed and two civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/25/2019: An assailant shot and killed Ildefonso Belda, a barangay captain, in Silangan, Behia, Quezon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/29/2019: Assailants shot and killed Ramonito Handumon, a village councilor, in Mabunga, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/31/2019: Fifteen assailants opened fire on the San Remigio Police Station in Osorio 1, San Remigio, Cebu, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/14/2019: Assailants set fire to two voting machines and other election materials between Dicamay II and Dicamay I, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, two suspects were arrested as of May 21st and sources suspected the New People's Army (NPA) carried out the attack, which the group denied.
12/08/2019: Assailants opened fire on barangay captain Ichie Andal at a market in Lumangbayan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Andal was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/08/2019: Assailants set fire to construction equipment at a Manila Water Works Sewerage System (MWSS) Kaliwa dam construction site in Maysaysay, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/19/2019: Assailants opened fire on Jun Jun Sabeco, an accused informant, at his house in Camansi, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Sabeco was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the victim was targeted because the NPA believed that he was an army informant and participated in criminal activities.
05/23/2019: Assailants opened fire on a militia soldier in Anomar, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. One soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/09/2019: An assailant opened fire on barangay councilman Dante Sih in Panghulo, Malabon, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Sih was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/18/2019: Assailants forced Reynaldo Loqueloque out of his residence in Nalundan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The hostage was executed outside the house. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and believed the victim was a military informant.
07/24/2019: An anti-tank mine was discovered and safely defused in Mimi, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/26/2019: Assailants opened fire on Teduray tribal leader, Orlando Santos, in Saniag, Maguindanao, Philippines. Santos and his son were killed and one other person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/30/2019: Assailants opened fire on a Philippine Army (PA) patrol base in Anonang, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/11/2019: Assailants opened fire on Rolly Loredo, a village chief, in Taysan, Batangas, Philippines. Loredo and his cousin were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/22/2019: Assailants planted two explosive devices outside an under-construction chapel in Pimbalayan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. One of the devices detonated as security forces attempted to defuse it. There were no reported casualties in the blast and the second device was successfully defused. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/22/2019: Assailants opened fire on a barangay hall in Kayaga, Kabacan, North Cotabato, Philippines. Barombong Bacana, the chief of Kayaga, and one civilian were killed and two civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/11/2019: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Igcocolo, Guimbal, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
05/20/2019: Assailants abducted tribal chieftain Rodito Buklas in Tagbuaya, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Buklas was executed the following day on May 21, 2019. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/26/2019: Assailants fired upon a Police officer and his niece outside their house in Pardo, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. Both the police officer and his niece were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/03/2019: Assailants opened fire on Reynaldo Casareno in Carmay East, Pangasinan, Philippines. Casareno, the Tomana East barangay chair and the husband of the Rosales Mayor, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/21/2019: Assailants opened fire on Jesus Acpal outside his house in Katarungan, Poblacion, Muntinlupa, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Acpal, a lawyer and retired police colonel, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/18/2019: Assailants opened fire on civilians in Macaguiling, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Two people were killed and one person was injured in the clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/25/2019: Assailants entered a civilian residence and opened fire a family in San Jose, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Two people, Marlon and Marjon Ocampo, were killed and one person was injured in the attack. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in San Jose within 24 hours. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/22/2019: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Lakambini Reluya, the Mayor of San Fernando, in Talisay district, Cebu, Philippines. Reluya's husband and two of her security escorts were killed while three people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/07/2019: Assailants opened fire on Mohammad Ismael and his wife, Jackilyn, both Department of Environment and Natural Resources employees, along Callejon Drive in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Ismael was killed and Jackilyn was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/05/2019: Assailants shot and killed Judge Mario Anacleto Banez in Mameltac, San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/03/2019: An explosive device detonated in Santa Rosa, Lopez, Quezon, Philippines. One off-duty soldier was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
02/28/2019: Assailants opened fire on Verande Lardera while he was riding his motorcycle along Sinsuat Avenue in front of Superama Hyper Market in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. Lardera, a 37th IB staff sergeant, was killed in the assault. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the death of a BIFM member by the military on 27 February, 2019.
04/26/2019: Assailants shot and killed Wilmar Calutan, a village chief, in Beri, Calbiga, Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/15/2019: Assailants shot and killed Raul Fat, a barangay councilor, in Macagahay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People’s Army (NPA).
02/28/2019: Assailants shot and killed Jessie Rebay, a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Catubig, Northern Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to New People's Army (NPA).
04/23/2019: Assailants opened fire and killed Joel Canatoy, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, in Butuan district, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/17/2019: Assailants opened fire on activist Neptali Morada in San Isidro, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Makabayan was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/15/2019: Assailants attacked soldiers inspecting a road project in San Antonio, Northern Samar, Philippines. Two soldiers were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/08/2019: An assailant strafed the house of Olimpio Prasmo, chairman of Barangay Bogtong, in Bogtong, Albay, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
07/24/2019: Assailants set fire to a backhoe in Magsaysay, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/11/2019: Assailants shot and injured a radio show host in White Dove, Visayan, Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/06/2019: Assailants opened fire on Ibrahim Kumadtog, a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) political committee officer, in Malapag, North Cotabato, Philippines. Kumadtog was killed and his two children were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/23/2019: Assailants shot and killed Ustadz Abdurahman Abubakar, an Islamic scholar, in Malambuhangin, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/12/2019: Assailants threw a smoke signal device and opened fire on the residence of Ernesto Juliano, a barangay chairman, in Villar, Zambales, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/09/2019: Assailants shot and killed a barangay captain, identified as Ronaldo Rivera, in Tarcan, Baliuag, Bulacan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/19/2019: Assailants shot and killed Reynan Salvo Egargin, a civilian, in San Carlos, Valencia, Bukidnon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
12/08/2019: Assailants shot and killed Mario T. Banate, a member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), in Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/08/2019: Assailants shot and killed Modesto Pasca Carsola in Gapang, Abra, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA) and noted that the victim was accused of being a military informant.
05/06/2019: Assailants attacked the residence of a Barangay councilor in Pictorant, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Donald Monto, a Barangay councilor, and Antonio Malin, a village watchman, were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/08/2019: Assailants opened fire on 15th Infantry Battalion soldiers conducting community support programs in Bagtic, Negros Oriental, Philippines. An unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/09/2019: Security forces identified and intercepted assailants attempting to detonate explosive devices in Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/30/2019: Assailants opened fire on Elias Cahusay in Galutan, Northern Samar, Philippines. Cahusay, an Army Civilian Action Auxiliary member, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/18/2019: Assailants opened fire and killed Reynante Lloren, a former New People's Army (NPA) member, in San Mateo, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/24/2019: Assailants shot and killed two people, a former New People's Army commander and the president of a farmer association, along Arellano Street in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/15/2019: Armed assailants shot and killed municipal councilor, Claudio Gabiana, and his wife, former chairwoman of Barangay Jose Rono, Corazon Gabiana, in their residence in Jose Rono, Paranas, Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People’s Army (NPA).
11/24/2019: Assailants attacked military positions in Kalanganan 1, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/31/2019: Assailants opened fire on two off-duty soldiers along Sinsuat Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. Private First Class Clyde A. Najera and Private First Class Rico R. Zamora were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/03/2019: Assailants kidnapped two Manobo civilians, identified as Taloy Aguilo Astudillo and Bibat, in Inadan, Magroyong, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Bibat was released on the same day, while the fate of Astudillo is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
04/07/2019: Assailants abducted Jose Barrera from his home in Naibuan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Barrera, a Mangyan tribe leader, was killed on or before April 12, 2019. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/12/2019: Assailants opened fire on the motorcycle of Rogelio Cabral, a former village captain, Calapandayan, Zambales, Philippines. Cabral was killed and one other person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/22/2019: Assailants opened fire on Bernardino "Toto" Patigas in front of Escalante National High School in Alimango, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Patigas, a local councilor and Bayan Muna leader, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/21/2019: Assailants shot and killed Fijie Ignalig, a Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Anomar, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/20/2019: Assailants abducted Eduardo Del Rosario, a village councilor, along with a farm caretaker in Cambitala, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/05/2019: An assailant opened fire at a joint military and police checkpoint in Lapid-Lapid, Tawi-Tawi Philippines. The assailant was shot and killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/07/2019: Assailants ambushed security forces who were on their way to inspect road construction in San Sebastian, Isabela, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/15/2019: Assailants opened fire on a Syrian cleric, identified as Sheik Wasif, at his residence in Nasapian, North Cotabato, Philippines. Wasif was killed and his wife, Tayaan Ambag, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/12/2019: Security forces discovered and safely defused an explosive device in Salbu, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
05/15/2019: Assailants set fire to a classroom storing defective voting machines in Poblacion, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks in Poblacion on this day. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/17/2019: An explosive device detonated targeting soldiers in San Miguel, Northern Samar, Philippines. One civilian was killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/25/2019: Assailants opened fire on civilians attending a community forum with the military in Igasan, Sulu, Philippines. Nine people and six assailants were killed and 14 people, including seven assailants, were injured in the attack. Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/15/2019: Assailants shot and killed Fernando Toreno, a former village councilor, in Kumaliskis, Negros Occidental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/11/2019: Assailants extorted civilians in San Rafael, Bukidnon, Philippines. Two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/15/2019: Assailants shot and killed Virgelio Loquias, a village chief, in San Antoni, Leyte, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that Virgelio Loquias was an informant.
04/19/2019: Assailants shot and killed Alfred John de Leon, a Marine, in Tagusao, Palawan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the New People's Army (NPA).
12/22/2019: An explosive device detonated at PC Hill military reservation in Rosary Heights 1, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. One person was injured in the blast. This was one of four related attacks on this day. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement. Sources also suspected the involvement of the Maute Group.
11/27/2019: An explosive device detonated targeting soldiers in Dasawao, Maguindanao, Philippines. One soldier was killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
12/22/2019: An explosive device detonated at a trade fair in Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two people were injured in the blast. This was one of four related attacks on this date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM), which denied involvement. Sources also suspected the involvement of the Maute Group.
01/26/2019: Assailants opened fire on Oscar Exaltado in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Exaltado, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Station 6 deputy police chief, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/12/2019: Assailants shot and killed Marcelino Ortega, a barangay chairperson, in Barangay 147, Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/17/2019: Assailants opened fire on a government troopers patrol in San Pablo Suha, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/24/2019: An explosive device detonated and assailants opened fire on a police patrol vehicle along Strong Republic National Highway in Pasi 2, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Three police officers and a village chief, identified as Nolito dela Cruz, were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for authorities conducting human rights violations against the NPA and local residents, in their operations against the NPA.
04/27/2019: Assailants attacked the Alimodian Municipal Police Station Highway Police Assistance Desk (HIPAD) in Bancal, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack; however, at least one person was taken hostage and firearms were stolen during the attack. The hostage was released unharmed shortly after. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
01/16/2019: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Johnny Arriesgado in South Poblacion, Camarines Norte, Philippines. Arriesgado, a village captain, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/02/2019: An explosive device detonated at the site of a proposed Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) patrol base in Bantac, Magpet, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/14/2019: An explosive device detonated targeting soldiers in San Jorge district, Samar, Philippines. At least nine soldiers were injured in the attack. An unknown number of assailants were also injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/30/2019: Assailants opened fire on Randy Malayao, on a bus in Aritao district, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Malayao was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/14/2019: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) post in Sumisip Central, Basilan, Philippines. At least one CAFGU member was killed and four people, including CAFGU members and civilians, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
06/05/2019: Assailants opened fire on a former village councilor in Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines. Three people were killed; the former village councilor, his father-in-law and a village watchman, and one was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/13/2019: Assailants opened fire on fisherman Mohammad Makmod in Tugal, Maguindanao, Philippines. The outcome of the attack is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/18/2019: Assailants opened fire on the Philippine Army’s 61st Infantry Battalion in Osorio 1, San Remigio, Antique, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/31/2019: Assailants shot and killed Pedy Dalaota, a former councilor, in Poblacion, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/12/2019: Assailants opened fire on Joseph Eswan, a village chief, in Poblacion, Masbate, Philippines. Eswan was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/11/2019: An explosive device detonated at the New Bilibid Prison in Poblacion, Muntinlupa, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/25/2019: Assailants opened fire on Ariel Sotomayor in Mayao Crossing, Quezon, Philippines. Sotomayor, an Ibabang Dupay village councilor, was killed and a passerby was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/22/2019: Assailants shot and killed Jane Moneda, a Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson, in Ibaugan, Albay, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/13/2019: Assailants abducted three civilians in Laak, Compostela Valley, Philippines. The outcome of the abduction is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/17/2019: Assailants shot and killed Staff Sergeant Miranda Lumbatan, an off-duty soldier, in Tanuel, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/23/2019: Assailants shot and killed Romeuel Medina, a councilor candidate, in Cataingan, Masbate, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/03/2019: Assailants opened fire at a radio station in Bula, Camarines Sur, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/20/2019: Assailants opened fire on Naciancino Pacalioga Jr. in Esperanza Lanao del Norte, Philippines. Pacalioga Jr., a former Dumingag mayor and vice-mayor, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/21/2019: Assailants raided a construction facility and set fire to equipment and worker housing in Maragondon, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/27/2019: Assailants shot and killed Porferio Bergula, a Bureau of Corrections officer, in front of the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) in Poblacionm, Muntinlupa, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/22/2019: An assailant shot and killed Arman Mejia, a barangay chairperson, in City Heights, General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/10/2019: Assailants detonated an explosive device targeting a government-owned speed boat in Balud, Masbate, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the boat was destroyed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/08/2019: Assailants shot and killed Gavino Lacsado Jr., a village chief, in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/07/2019: Assailants set fire to a truck, a bulldozer and a tractor in Imurung, Cagayan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the arson. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/13/2019: Assailants opened fire on a military patrol in Carol-an, Negros Oriental, Philippines. One assailant was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/10/2019: Assailants attacked the patrol base of the 62nd Infantry Battalion in Hilamonan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/08/2019: Assailants shot and killed Reydante de Lara, a municipal treasurer, in Mulawin, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/18/2019: Assailants attacked security forces at a remote village in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Soccsksargen, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in Lake Sebu on this date. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/07/2019: Assailants shot and killed Walter Ricafort, a former militia member, in Ogod, Sorsogon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
06/14/2019: Assailants opened fire on village councilor Bobby Nazareth in San Miguel, Pasig City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Nazareth was killed and another civilian was wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/04/2019: An assailant opened fire on Mahmor Amputo Barahim in Port Area, Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines. Barahim, the Tong Umus village chair, was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, an individual was arrested on March 6, 2019 in connection with the attack.
02/28/2019: Assailants opened fire on a 57th Infantry Battalion vehicle along the national highway in Sambolawan, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least two soldiers, identified as Nelier Jhon Pinti and Junard Estribor, were killed and two other people, including one soldier, identified as Muqtadir Sampulna, and one civilian, identified as Resty Alvarico, were injured in the assault. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for military operations.
12/04/2019: Assailants attacked off-duty members of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), in Calatngan, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Two people were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
07/19/2019: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. One police officer and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/10/2019: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle belonging to Datu Nurodin Mangandian Guiaman, chairman of Tuka, along Notre Dame Avenue in Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. Three people, including Guiaman, a barangay treasurer, and a police captain, were killed and Alwaida Guiaman, the chairman’s wife, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/18/2019: Assailants shot and killed Albert Jerome Carceler Misajon, a former member of the New People’s Army (NPA), at Capalan Elementary School in Capalan, Magara, Palawan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/30/2019: Assailants opened fire on a village chief, identified as Datu Bimbo Ayunan, in Makilala, North Cotabato, Philippines. Ayunan was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/04/2019: Assailants opened fire on barangay chair Aurelio Laspuña's house in Sinsin, Cebu, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/14/2019: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Rico Cabarrubias in Tulang, Bohol, Philippines. Cabarrubias, a Buenavista mayoral candidate, was not harmed; however, his driver was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/04/2019: Assailants opened fire on the house of barangay chair Priscillo Albores in Sudlon II, Cebu, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/01/2019: Assailants set fire to construction equipment in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/04/2019: Assailants attacked Cambalidio, Camarines Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the pipes of a water system were burned in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/24/2019: Assailants attacked military positions in Meta, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/31/2019: Assailants opened fire on municipal councilor Jolomar Hilario at his house in Inolingan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Hilario was killed in the attack while his wife and children were forced to lie on the floor. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/24/2019: Assailant extorted money and food from civilians in Pusog, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. An unknown number of assailants were wounded in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/19/2019: Assailants attacked Rodolfo Cabido Estember, a civilian, in Lumbayao, Valencia, Bukidnon, Philippines. The outcome of the assault is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
08/19/2019: Assailants attacked and disarmed security guards at a quarry in Quezon Heights, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for pollution and disease allegedly caused by Minergy Energy Systems, Inc.
08/19/2019: Assailants shot and killed Carmelito Baluyot, a village chief and barangay captain, at his residence in Rombang, Northern Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/13/2019: Assailants opened fire on Romeo Balanan, a poll watcher at Aringay Central School in Aringay, La Union, Philippines. Balanan was injured and the assailants were arrested in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/14/2019: Assailants shot and killed Virgilio Tingson, a former village watchman of Barangay Cabahug, in Lopez Jaena, Negros Occidental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/17/2019: assailants shot an killed John Paul Sola, the grandson of the late Kabankalan Mayor Pablo Sola, on the Barile street bridge in Camansi, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the victim's "massive land grabbing, imprisoning and gunning of farmers, using goons and the Revolutionary Proletarian Army (RPA) to harass and threaten residents, and strafing peasants in 2014 while in a land cultivation activity." The victim's family doubted the veracity of the claim.
05/12/2019: Two explosive devices detonated near City Hall in Omar, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/02/2019: Assailants opened fire on a Purok Chairwoman in Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. The chairperson was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/02/2019: Assailants shot and killed Ernesto Estrella, a pastor of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), while riding a motorbike in Malatad, Antipas, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/05/2019: Assailants attacked Godofredo dela Rosa, chairman of Barangay Dita, in Dita, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines. Dela Rosa was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/15/2019: Security forces intercepted assailants as they were planting explosive devices in Calang Canas, Basilan, Philippines. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties in the ensuing clash, and six explosive devices were recovered. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attempted attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/15/2019: Assailants threw a grenade at a Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) post in Inug-og, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, as the grenade did not detonate. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/15/2019: Assailants shot and killed a civilian in Baylo, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/19/2019: Assailants attempted to extort civilians in Mahanub, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. At least one assailant was killed and an unknown number of other assailants were injured in the ensuing clash with the 30th Infantry (Python) Battalion (30th IB). No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/25/2019: Security forces identified assailants attempting to attack a Century Peak Energy Corporation (CPEC) hydro power plant with petrol bombs and explosive devices in Igcabugao, Iloilo, Philippines. It is unknown if there were any casualties among the assailants. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/16/2019: Assailants opened fire on a cockpit in Maglipay, Eastern Samar, Philippines. In addition to two assailants, two cockpit workers, identified as Juancho Basada and Wennie Guballa, were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/08/2019: Assailants extorted civilians in Buenavista, Negros Occidental, Philippines. In addition to three assailants, one soldier was killed and two soldiers and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/26/2019: Assailants stopped and set fire to a dump truck at the Bicol International Airport construction site in Bicol, Albay, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack and ensuing clash with security forces. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/14/2019: Assailants shot and killed a barangay chairman, Vjojo Balais Abagon, in Pasay City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility fro the incident.
05/15/2019: A grenade detonated near a fire station in Poblacion, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks in Poblacion on this day. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/19/2019: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Tacpao, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. An unknown number of assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/05/2019: An explosive device detonated behind the municipal hall in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
01/08/2019: Assailants set fire to road construction equipment in Hinalaan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. Two members of the New People's Army (NPA) were arrested and confessed to carrying out the attack.
04/04/2019: Assailants shot and killed a soldier in Rebuken, Maguindanao, Philippines. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out because the victim was allegedly transporting an explosive device.
09/14/2019: An assailant opened fire at the residence of Romeo Decin in Nalayahan, Siruma, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Decin, the Nalayahan village chief, was not harmed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/19/2019: Assailants opened fire on Safrola Buday, chairperson of Barangay Dunguan, in Layog, Maguindanao, Philippines. Buday was killed and his three companions were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/07/2019: Assailants shot and killed Wenefredo R. Olofernes, a member of the Binagat Islands Provincial Board, in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/31/2019: Assailants shot and killed Abdullah Nilong II, the Lapu barangay chair, at a market in Polomolok, South Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/17/2019: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Virgilio Vergara between Buri and Cogon, Alangalang, Leyte, Philippines. Vergara, the Buri village head, was killed and his wife was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/15/2019: Assailants attacked the detachment of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in Balanni, Cagayan, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/21/2019: An explosive device detonated targeting a police patrol in Alegria, Masbate, Philippines. Two police officers were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/02/2019: Assailants shot and killed Hadji Hataan Mundi Astanan, the former municipal treasurer of Sumisip, in Sumagdang, Isabela, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
06/15/2019: Assailants opened fire on a police station in Halapitan, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/30/2019: Assailants set fire to an under-construction school in Lanao, Sapu Masla, Sarangani, Philippines. No casualties were reported. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
10/24/2019: An assailant threw an explosive into a police station in Argosino, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/15/2019: Assailants armed with sniper rifles opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) camp in Maguyepyep, Abra, Philippines. Two CAFGU members were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected the involvement of the New People's Army (NPA), which denied involvement.
04/21/2019: Assailants attacked a Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) base in Kauran, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. This was one of two similar attacks in the same area on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
08/09/2019: Assailants attacked an army detachment in Poponton, Las Navas, Northern Samar, Philippines. It is unknown whether there were any casualties in the incident. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/05/2019: An assailant threw a hand grenade inside the compound of village chairman Rommel Marcelo in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. A village councilor was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/13/2019: An explosive device detonated near troops providing security to teachers in Igasan, Sulu, Philippines. At least one soldier was injured in the blast. This was one of two coordinated bombings in Igasan on the same day. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the attacks.
06/22/2019: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Bantolinao, Negros Oriental, Philippines. One soldier was killed and two soldiers and several assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. Additional explosive devices were discovered and safely defused at the scene. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/27/2019: Assailants abducted Rosina Ejansantos Singua, a teacher, in Walled City, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. The outcome of the kidnapping is unknown. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/18/2019: Assailants shot and killed Rene Sebastian, a village chair, in La Fuente, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/13/2019: Assailants threw a grenade near the municipal hall in Dalican, Maguindanao, Philippines. This was one of two attacks in Dalican on this day. There were no reported casualties in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/07/2019: Assailants opened fire on Mayor Christopher Cuan outside the municipal hall in Libungan district, North Cotabato, Philippines. Cuan was not harmed, though one person was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/03/2019: Assailants opened fire on a vehicle carrying Rogelio Concepcion, a municipal councilor, and his staff in Balaoan, La Union, Philippines. Concepcion and four of his aides were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/06/2019: Assailants shot and killed Philippine Army Staff Sergeant Lito Polines in Basak Malutlut, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. The East Asia Division of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/21/2019: Assailants opened fire on Alan Barcelon, a village councilman, in McKinley, Northern Samar, Philippines. The councilman was killed and his wife was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/21/2019: Two assailants shot and killed Police Staff Sergeant Fernando Diamzon in Bagong Lipunan Ng Crame, Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/21/2019: Assailants attacked a temporary military base camp in EJ Dulay, Northern Samar, Philippines. Three people, including two assailants and one soldier, were killed and an unknown number of other people were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/25/2019: Assailants opened fire on Noel Cabungcal along O.G. Road in Camba, Pampanga, Philippines. Cabungcal, the Tabuan village councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/15/2019: Assailants opened fire on security forces out on patrol in Inaladan, Maguindanao, Philippines. Four assailants were killed and two assailants were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/06/2019: Assailants opened fire on a military detachment in a village in Malibatuan, North Cotabato, Philippines. It is unknown whether anybody was wounded in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/17/2019: Assailants opened fire on police personnel in Rosary Heights 10, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Philippines. One police officer was killed and one other was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/24/2019: Assailants threw a grenade at the Cabanatuan Electric Corp. (Celcor) compound in Bitas, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/08/2019: Assailants opened fire on Levi Mabini, the municipal administrator of San Isidro, in Capinahan, Biliran, Philippines. Mabini was killed and two civilians were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/30/2019: Assailants shot and killed Felipe Amadom, a Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU), in La Paz, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/11/2019: Assailants set fire to a radio station in Mawab, Davao de Oro, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/19/2019: Assailants shot and killed Ramir Makabigkas Evangelista, a barangay chairman, in Lumban, Laguna, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/08/2019: Assailants planted explosive devices and proceeded to surrender themselves to soldiers in Nueva Visayas, Compostela Valley, Philippines. The explosive devices were located and safely defused. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/20/2019: An assailant opened fire on Sergio Francisco Emprese at his house in Kanlurang Mayao, Lucena, Quezon, Philippines. Emprese, the vice mayor of San Andres town, was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/28/2019: Assailants attacked the home of Porferio Patis Polinar, a member of the Civilian Armed Auxiliary (CAA) in San Isidro, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Polinar was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/26/2019: Assailants opened fire inside the home of Barangay Panubigan chairman Ernesto Posadas in Panubigan, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Posadas was killed in the attack. This was one of two attacks on local leaders in Negros Oriental on this date. The New People’s Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident, but later denied involvement. Sources also attributed the attack to the Alex Boncayao Brigade (ABB).
09/07/2019: An explosive device detonated near parked motorcycles in front of a public market in Kalawag 3, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. Seven people were injured in the blast. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the incident to the Abu Turaife faction of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
05/20/2019: Assailants opened fire on Michael Felipe Ribo in Buenavista, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Ribo, a police officer, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/19/2019: Assailants attacked a government post in Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/27/2019: Assailants threw a grenade at the house of Peregrino Falcosantos Macrohon, a former Barangay Chair, in Tulungatung, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/19/2019: Assailants opened fire on German Torio, barangay kagawad of Bonuan Boquig, in Bonuan Gueset, Pangasinan, Philippines. Torio was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/13/2019: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a police vehicle in Libotan, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Four people were killed and at least 14 people, including police officers and civilians, were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA) and the National Democratic Front-Bicol (NDF-Bicol).
06/16/2019: Assailants shot and killed a Farmer's Movement of the Philippines (KMP) member, identified as Nonoy Palma, in Halapitan, Bukidnon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
09/04/2019: An assailant opened fire on Tuayong Salam Laudin, a former barangay chairperson, in Suhaile Arabi, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Laudin was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/13/2019: Assailants shot and killed Crisanto Suelto, a Philippine Army asset, in Laga-an, Negros Occidental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/02/2019: Assailants attempting to extort civilians clashed with soldiers in Santa Cruz, Agusan del Sure, Philippines. There were no casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
08/17/2019: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused in Cagsiay, Quezon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/21/2019: Armed assailants stormed a barangay hall and stole cellphones and a radio in Lamugong, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/02/2019: Assailants set fire to mining equipment belonging to Pilipinas Eco Friendly Mining Corporation in Jandalamon, Negros Oriental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the mining company harming the environment.
06/21/2019: Assailants opened fire on a Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) patrol base in Kakha, near Talalak, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Two assailants were killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/00/2019: Sometime between March 24, 2019 and March 30, 2019, assailants abducted four civilians in Bangabong, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. All four people escaped unharmed at an unknown date. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/24/2019: An explosive device detonated targeting the vehicle of Datu Item Ampatuan, a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commander, in Barangay Poblacion, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) was involved in the attack.
04/21/2019: An explosive device detonated targeting a police vehicle in Kauran, Maguindanao, Philippines. A police officer was injured in the blast. This was one of two similar attacks in this area on this day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
09/05/2019: Assailants opened fire on Mario Japal, a councilor, in Maligue, Basilan, Philippines. Japal was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/03/2019: An explosive device detonated targeting a restaurant in Kalawag, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. At least one person was killed and 17 people were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM). Sources also suspected that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the recent killing of BIFM members.
06/28/2019: Two suicide bombers detonated at the 1st Brigade Combat Team post in Kajatian, Sulu, Philippines. In addition to two assailants, at least three soldiers and three civilians were killed and 22 others, including 12 soldiers and 10 civilians, were injured in the blasts and ensuing clash. The East Asia Division of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources also attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
01/14/2019: Assailants attacked a group of soldiers in Cabatangan, Iloilo, Philippines. One soldier was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/01/2019: Assailants shot and killed a town councilor candidate, identified as Bartolome Avenido, near his residence in Purok 4, San Jose, Bohol, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/25/2019: Assailants attacked the Santa Clara International Corporation hydropower plant and set fire to 12 pieces of equipment in Malvar, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the incident. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the Sta. Clara International Corporation hydropower plant was targeted because "the NPA does not allow plunder and environmental destruction in the island of Mindoro."
02/25/2019: Assailants entered Longa Hermosa Hacienda and threatened employees and the supervisor in Santa Monica, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The assailants then set fire to five tractors and a Trio weapon carrier. There were no reported casualties in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/09/2019: Assailants set fire to a bus in Pucay, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. There were no casualties were reported in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/15/2019: Assailants opened fire on human rights activists Nelly Bagasala and Ryan Hubilla in Sorsogon district, Sorsogon, Philippines. Bagasala and Hubilla were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/15/2019: Assailants set fire to three F and T Construction heavy equipment units in Luyang, Sibalom, Antique, Philippines. There were no reported casualties; however, a road roller, a hydraulic excavator, and a road grader were damaged in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/27/2019: Assailants opened fire on the motorcycle of Rubencio C. Salamorin, a village chairman, in Don Alejandro, Agusan del Sur province, Philippines. Salamorin was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/07/2019: Assailants opened fire on Jimnu Ladja Hamad in Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines. Hamad, a barangay chairperson, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/01/2019: An anti-personnel mine was discovered and defused in Ginatilan, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/11/2019: Assailants detonated an explosive device and opened fire on a police patrol vehicle along Maharlika Highway in Malatogawe, Motiong, Samar, Philippines. At least one police officer was killed and another police officer was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
12/23/2019: Assailants attacked soldiers in Tagkawayan, Quezon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
06/06/2019: Two assailants shot and killed Adam Moraleta, a journalist, in Holy Spirit neighborhood, Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/02/2019: Assailants opened fire on Raul Dapedran, a village chief, in Madao, Masbate, Philippines. Dapedran's son was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/28/2019: Assailants abducted four people, including two police officers, in Liang, Sulu, Philippines. The outcome of the abduction is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/28/2019: Assailants opened fire on a police station in Victoria, Northern Samar, Philippines. Three assailants were killed and two police officers were injured in the ensuing clash. This was one of two coordinated attacks in Northern Samar on the same day. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attacks to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/03/2019: Assailants shot and killed a soldier who was absent without leave (AWOL) near Magsaysay village, in Magsaysay, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/01/2019: Assailants shot and killed Joselito Sayde, a barangay chairman, near Santander, Northern Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/05/2019: An assailant threw an explosive device at a gas station in Maranding, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
03/27/2019: Assailants shot and killed a laborer, identified as Joselito Ramirez, in Agogolo, Macagahay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/25/2019: Assailants ambushed Sgt. Abejay Dandan, a police intelligence officer, in Kitulaan, Carmen, North Cotabato, Philippines. Dandan was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/22/2019: Assailants abducted Alwyn Mendoza, a Nueva Ecija Rep. Magnolia Rosa Caram Antonino staff member, in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The outcome of the abduction is unknown. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/27/2019: Assailants threw a grenade at the house of a village chief in San Fabian, Pangasinan, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the incident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/09/2019: Assailants threw a grenade at the house of Renanto Pascual, a barangay captain, in Santiago, Isabela, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack, as the grenade did not detonate. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/07/2019: Assailants abducted Jomar Alonzo, the brother and campaign head of a mayoral candidate, in Baggao, Cagayan, Philippines. Alonzo was killed and his body was discovered the following day on May 8, 2019. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/06/2019: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of a town councilor in San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. At least two people were killed and three others were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/19/2019: Assailants opened fire on Muslimin Daud and Noren Ali, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members, in Bakat, Maguindanao, Philippines. Daud and Ali were killed in the attack. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the incident and sources stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's ongoing negotiations with the government.
05/30/2019: Assailants attacked a convoy in Impasug-Ong, Bukidnon, Philippines. At least seven soldiers and three assailants were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/31/2019: A grenade detonated at the house of Hayder Manibpal, a businessperson, in Pikit, Inug-ug, North Cotabato, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/10/2019: Assailants shot and killed Eduardo Dizon, a Brigade News FM radio journalist, in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/04/2019: Assailants opened fire on a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) camp in Tinulusan, Dasawao, Maguindanao, Philippines. At least seven MILF members were killed in the ensuing clash. The Maute Group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/03/2019: Assailants shot and killed Corporal Sahelbasar Alaja, a 90th Infantry Battalion soldier, in Broce, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, Philippines. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/20/2019: An explosive device detonated targeting military personnel in Reina Regente, Datu Piang, Maguindanao, Philippines. Private Narciso B. Monreal and Sergeant Archie L. Dema-ala were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
11/19/2019: Assailants opened fire on Leonardo Inofinada, a barangay captain, and Edward Inofinada in Jordan, Ilocos Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Edward Inofinada was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/29/2019: Assailants opened fire on a police patrol in Malabagan, Bagnen, Mountain Province, Philippines. One police officer was killed, one was injured, and the assailants sustained an unknown number of casualties in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/18/2019: Assailants raided a Dole Philippines plantation and burned equipment in Lilingayon, Bukidnon, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/10/2019: Assailants threw a grenade at a Chung Mi Rae in South Triangle, Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/30/2019: Assailants set fire to a tribal livelihood center in Panansalan, Davao de Oro, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
05/04/2019: Assailants shot and killed Ibrahim Ungad, a barangay chairman, in Tuburan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/05/2019: An explosive device detonated at Mindanao State University (MSU) Municipal High School in Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
07/27/2019: Assailants opened fire inside the home of former Ayungun mayor Edsel Enardecido in Tampocon I, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Enardecido and his cousin were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources suspected that the attack was carried out by the New People's Army (NPA), which denied involvement. Sources also attributed the attack to the Alex Boncayao Brigade (ABB).
10/27/2019: Assailants abducted and killed Pablo Omblero, a Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Purok 18, Batangan, Bukidnon, Philippines. Omblero’s wife, Elizabeth Dela Torre, was also abducted in the incident, but was released unharmed. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
09/19/2019: Security forces discovered and safely defused a landmine in Sambulawan, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/25/2019: Assailants opened fire on the president of the Philippine Councilor’s League Miguel Dungog near Siliman University Medical Center in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Dungog was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/11/2019: Assailants attempted to extort money from civilians in Magballo, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Security forces responded to the incident, leading to a clash. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
03/07/2019: Four assailants threatened Senior Master Sergeant Humprey Wah Teves in an attempt to steal his firearm in Bantolinao, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The police officer managed to open fire on the assailants, killing one and injuring another. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/19/2019: Assailants opened fire on a village councilor, identified as Richard Galit, in San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines. Galit was killed and a priest, identified as Mil Larano, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/25/2019: Assailants shot and killed Hadji Hamsain Nasirin, the barangay chairperson of Bulan-Bulan, in Tabuk, Basilan, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
02/19/2019: Assailants opened fire on Alfredo Hicana in Barangay 310 , Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Hicana, the Barangay 356, Zone 36, District 3 councilor, was killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/08/2019: Assailants opened fire on Benjamine Mayran, a village councilman, in Oquendo, Samar, Philippines. Mayran was killed and one of the assailants was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/23/2019: Assailants extorted food and money from civilians in Olera, Samar, Philippines. Two soldiers and two assailants were killed and one soldier and one assailant were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
07/17/2019: Assailants opened fire on a 19th Infantry Battalion motorcycle in Kinawayan, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least two soldiers were killed in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/13/2019: An explosive device detonated near troops providing security to teachers in Igasan, Sulu, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. This was one of two coordinated bombings in Igasan on the same day. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the attacks.
12/19/2019: Assailants shot and killed Babito Manliguez, a Department of Education district supervisor, on Tadeco road, San Francisco, Davao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/18/2019: Assailants launched grenades and opened fire on a police station in Taysan, Albay, Philippines. There were an unknown number of assailant casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/23/2019: Assailants detonated explosive devices and opened fire at soldiers in Beri, Samar, Philippines. Six soldiers were killed and six soldiers and an unknown number of assailants were injured in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/16/2019: Assailants shot and killed village chief Arniel Bernardo in San Ricardo, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/10/2019: Assailants opened fire on Philippine Army and Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) personnel on motorcycles in Upper Benembengan, Basilan, Philippines. A soldier and two militia members were killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
04/15/2019: Assailants threw a grenade at a roadside stall in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two vendors were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/21/2019: Assailants opened fire on Manuel Ramento, Bubug village chief, in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Ramento was killed and three others, including village councilor May Glenn Padre and one child, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/25/2019: Assailants opened fire on Apolinario Lebico, a village chief, and Jeremy Capoquian, his son-in-law, in Las Navas, Northern Samar, Philippines. Lebico was killed and Capoquian was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/05/2019: An explosive device attached to a motorcycle detonated near a military checkpoint in Tambunan, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/17/2019: Assailants opened fire on a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) soldier in Batongboang, Trinidad, Negros Oriental, Philippines. One soldier was killed in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/23/2019: Assailants opened fire on a Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) rescue vehicle transporting two injured soldiers in Bandiangon, North Cotabato, Philippines. At least one civilian was injured in the assault and it is unknown whether there were any casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/29/2019: Assailants took Cornilio Morales hostage in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Morales, a village watchman, was shot and killed shortly after the abduction. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
09/08/2019: A suicide bomber attempting to attack a military detachment detonated in Kajatian, Indanan, Sulu, Philippines. The assailant was the only casualty in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
03/02/2019: Assailants opened fire on 30th Infantry Battalion soldiers in Katikoyan, Camam-onan, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/09/2019: Assailants abducted seven loggers at a coconut plantation in Alleng, Tubigan, Basilan, Philippines. At least one logger, identified as Eutiquio Auxter, was executed while the other six hostages were released a short time later. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
05/30/2019: Assailants abducted four people in Ibuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Three hostages were freed on June 3, 2019 while the final victim was beheaded and his body was discovered on June 14, 2019. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/02/2019: An explosive device detonated as security forces were chasing an assailant in Tadian, Mountain Province, Philippines. At least one police officer was killed and eight other people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/23/2019: Assailants shot and killed Leah Mandanhog Tumbalang in Poblacion, Valencia, Bukidnon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/01/2019: Assailants opened fire on two barangay tanod officers in Barangay 658, Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. One officer was killed and another was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/02/2019: Assailants opened fire on 3rd Special Forces Battalion soldiers in Mabuhay, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. At least one soldier, identified as Corporal Ambert C. Maramag, was killed in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
09/26/2019: Assailants opened fire on government soldiers and police officers at the Mountain Ridge in Aguid, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. At least one soldier, identified as Jordan Manawa, was killed and another soldier, identified as Melvin Modes, was injured in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and stated that the attack was meant to be offensive in nature.
12/24/2019: Assailants ambushed the vehicle of Akmad Ampatuan, a vice mayor, along the National Highway in Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. Two bodyguards were killed and Ampatuan was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
01/27/2019: A female suicide bomber detonated inside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. This was one of two suicide bombings at the church on the same day; this first blast was designed to draw in first responders. In addition to the two assailants, at least 22 people were killed and 101 other people were injured across both explosions. The victims included military personnel and civilians. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack, although authorities questioned the veracity of this claim. Additionally, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and Jamaah Ansharut Daulah.
12/21/2019: Assailants shot and killed Marlon Almeniz, a former member of the New People’s Army (NPA), in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
05/21/2019: An assailant shot and killed Ernesto Sibug, a village councilor, in Barangay 136, Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
04/05/2019: Assailants opened fire on village chief Dennis Dabuco's house in Malubog, Cebu, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
06/10/2019: Assailants shot and injured Provincial Prosecutor Josephine Caranzo in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/17/2019: Assailants shot and killed Johnny Albino, a farmer, in Tuko, Trinidad, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the victim, Johnny Albino, was targeted because he was a military informant.
03/23/2019: Assailants opened fire on a former New People's Army (NPA) member, identified as Wilfredo Buenaflor, at his residence in Caraguican, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the assault. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/28/2019: Assailants opened fire on the Philippine Army 61st Infantry Battalion between Agcalaga and Garangan, Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/29/2019: Assailants opened fire on Dennis Espano in Poctol, Sorsogon, Philippines. Espano, an Anakpawis member and former New People's Army (NPA) member, was killed and two passengers, identified as Lilia Monteo and Zoren Furio, were injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12/29/2019: Security forces discovered a landmine near Beri, Samar, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attempted attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
11/18/2019: Assailants attacked a group of Mamanwa tribal members hunting for boars near Hinimbangan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. At least one person was held hostage and killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
01/31/2019: Assailants opened fire on the vehicle of Bernard Madamba y Fabros in Cabangan, Zambales, Philippines. Madamba, a former village councilor, was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/21/2019: An assailant shot and killed Beato Pascua, a village head, at his residence in Ganaderia, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
11/07/2019: Assailants opened fire on a police officer in Cambanez, San Fernando, Masbate, Philippines. The officer was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
09/02/2019: Assailants opened fire on Antonio Jose Aum, a village chief, in Placer, Masbate, Philippines. Two people, including Aum, were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/05/2019: Assailants stopped a truck of three police officers in Sindon Bayabo, Isabela, Philippines. All three officers were disarmed before being released a short time later. This was one of three related attacks carried out by the same group of assailants on this day. The New People’s Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/18/2019: An explosive device was discovered and safely defused outside the residence of Datu Andal Ampatuan Sr. in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/08/2019: Assailants opened fire on a resettlement area for former New People's Army (NPA) members in Locotan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Two people were killed and three were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
04/02/2019: Assailants attacked a convoy of soldiers, police, and teachers in Kan Ague, Patikul, Sulu, Philippines. At least two police officers and several assailants were wounded in the attack. It is unknown whether there were any other casualties. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
02/16/2019: Assailants fired mortar shells targeting a military-led medical mission at Tanum Elementary School in Tanum, Sulu, Philippines. There were no reported casualties. The East Asia Division of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources also attributed the attack to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/15/2019: Assailants opened fire on Maureen Palejaro, an assistant election officer, in Pongon, Leyte, Philippines. Palejaro was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
07/23/2019: Assailants threw a grenade at the 24th Marine Company Station administrative building in Brooke's Point, Palawan, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
05/08/2019: Assailants shot and killed a campaign leader of Mayor Ronaldo Aquino in Calbayog, Samar, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
03/25/2019: Assailants attempted to extort civilians in El Salvador, Davao del Norte, Philippines. One soldier was killed and one other was injured in the resulting clash with military personnel. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/15/2019: Assailants attacked an army checkpoint in Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines. Four soldiers were injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
06/19/2019: Assailants shot and killed Melinda Tamayo, a local faith healer, in Ecija, Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
01/29/2019: Assailants attempted to extort money from civilians in Patagon, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Security forces responded, killing three assailants. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
02/18/2019: Assailants attacked a militia patrol base in Lamfugon, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines. This was one of two related attacks that occurred in Lake Sebu on this date. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
05/28/2019: Assailants opened fire on soldiers in Kalabugao, Bukidnon, Philippines. No casualties were reported in the ensuing clash. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/20/2019: Assailants shot and killed Fijie Ignalig, a Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member, in Santo Rosario, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/18/2019: Assailants opened fire on police personnel providing security to teachers in Igasan, Sulu, Philippines. Two police officers were injured in the attack. The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/16/2019: Assailants opened fire on a power transformer outside the town hall in Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. There were no reported casualties, but the electricity was cut off in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, the attack occurred while votes were being counted for the recent elections.
01/05/2019: Two assailants opened fire on Jackielyn Antonio in Pasay City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Antonio, a village secretary, was killed in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
02/25/2019: Assailants opened fire on police officers in Sumpong, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines. At least one officer was killed and another was wounded in the attack. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident and stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for Martial Law being implemented in Mindanao.
10/01/2019: Assailants shot and killed Jerome Suson Flores, a former Barangay councilor, at the intersection of H. Abella and Socorro streets in Canduman, Cebu, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
03/23/2019: Assailants opened fire on Ambel Guimadel, a former municipal councilor, in Taviran, Maguindanao, Philippines. Guimadel was killed and his wife was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
08/03/2019: Assailants opened fire on elite army soldiers in Parang, Sulu, Philippines. At least nine soldiers were injured in the ensuing clash. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
10/14/2019: Assailants threw an explosive device at St. Therese Parish Church in Poblacion, Datu Piang, Maguindanao, Philippines. There were no reported casualties in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM).
04/02/2019: Assailants set fire to four tractors, a truck, a sugarcane loader, and bunk houses at Hacienda Nieva in To-oy, Negros Occidental, Philippines. At least 20 workers were held hostage during the arson attack and were released a short time later. The New People's Army (NPA) claimed responsibility for the incident.
05/13/2019: Assailants threw a grenade near the municipal hall in Dalican, Maguindanao, Philippines. This was one of two attacks in Dalican on this day. There were no reported casualties in the blasts. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
10/22/2019: Assailants opened fire targeting Felimon Santos, a village chief, in Malipampang, Bulacan, Philippines. Santos was killed and one other civilian was injured in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
12/30/2019: Assailants attacked civilians in Pantukan, Davao de Oro, Philippines. Two assailants were killed and four people, including two assailants and two soldiers, were injured in the ensuing clash with security forces. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
08/15/2019: Assailants attacked and killed Rodel Agudes, a village watchman and former New People’s Army (NPA) member, in Apia, Rizal, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People's Army (NPA).
11/19/2019: Assailants shot and killed Bernardino Maldan Matanod, a civilian, in Sinayawan, Valencia, Bukidnon, Philippines. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the New People’s Army (NPA).
01/27/2019: A male suicide bomber detonated outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. This was one of two suicide bombings at the church on the same day; this later blast targeted first responders. In addition to the two assailants, at least 22 people were killed and 101 other people were injured across both explosions. The victims included military personnel and civilians. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack, although authorities questioned the veracity of this claim. Additionally, sources attributed the attack to the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).