[Philippines] Battles: Armed clash

On 16 April 2025, suspected NPA militants engaged in a 20-minute firefight with soldiers in Barangay Tanauan (Real, Quezon, Calabarzon). There were no casualties on the government side, while authorities identified bloodstains along the NPA's escape route, indicating possible casualties among the rebels. The military reported retrieving weapons and other items from the militants.

Severity

MEDIUM

Occurred

2025-04-16

Country

Philippines

Event type

armed_conflict

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