Legaspi criticized what he described as speculative commentary, in the vernacular “kuda nang kuda at nagmamagaling,” from individuals who, according to him, lack actual experience in armed conflict.

Toboso, Negros Occidental — A 15-year-old girl was among the 19 individuals slain in the April 19 armed encounter between government troops

Racela declared: “Pumunta kami dito para sabihin sa inyo na ang mga institusyon niyo—you are not all welcome in academic spaces! ’Cause you are the number one human rights violator!”

Naglabas ng pahayag ang University of the Philippines Diliman University Student Council kasama ang iba pang organisasyon sa loob ng unibersidad, na nanawagan ng hustisya kaugnay ng pagkamatay ni Alyssa Alano, na kabilang sa mga naiulat na nasawi sa armadong engkwentro sa Toboso, Negros Occidental. Ayon sa mga operasyonal na ulat, kinilala na ang 14 sa kabuuang 19 na nasawi na iniuugnay sa New People's Army sa insidente.

Sources confirmed that R.J. Nichole Ledesma y Lacson, 30, a resident of Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City, is among the 19 fatalities

When news broke of a major loss by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Occidental—reportedly leaving 19 of its members dead—Anakbayan and national democratic youth organizations wasted little time in framing the story. They denounce “militarization” and call for the island’s protection from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). According to the 303rd Infantry Brigade, the encounter that led to the NPA’s losses was not a random act of aggression but a response to inform

Sources said the latest fatality is believed to be another senior official of the NNF, described as a “secretary”-level cadre who had long been monitored due to alleged involvement in armed activities in northern Negros.

Labing-walong (18) pinaghihinalaang kasapi ng New People’s Army (NPA) ang nasawi sa isang malawakang engkwentro sa pagitan ng tropa ng Philippine Army at ng rebeldeng grupo sa Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental noong Abril 19, 2026 (Linggo).

It does not read like the voice of someone exercising clear, unencumbered choice. It reads like someone who is overwhelmed, disoriented, and clearly searching for a way out.

The slogan, “Militar sa kanayunan, palayasin!” manifests the level of ideological retardation among present-day CPP cadres and activists.