Negros Occidental

Vince Francis Dingding, a former University of the Philippines Cebu student leader, was killed on May 16, 2026, during clashes in Cauayan, Negros Occidental. He is now being remembered for his advocacy work.

2 مايو، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. labeled the New People’s Army a band of terrorists and criminals, ruling out peace talks with the group. The military continues to defend its April 19 operation that killed 19 NPA rebels and civilians in Toboso, Negros Occidental. The Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the incident.