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The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) announced on Wednesday, June 17, that Southern Tagalog has been declared under “Stable Internal Peace and Security” (SIPS).

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Southern Tagalog, Calabarzon, Philippines

Who
National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac), NTF-Elcac Executive Director Ernesto Torres Jr., Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF)
What
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) announced on Wednesday, June 17, that Southern Tagalog has been declared under “Stable Internal Peace and Security” (SIPS).
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:17:00 GMT · 5h 37m ago
Where
Southern Tagalog, Calabarzon, Philippines ·
Why
This declaration signifies that the people in the region have rejected the ideals of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), marking a major security milestone and a victory after decades of conflict.
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How this affects you

The declaration of stable internal peace and security in the Southern Tagalog region indicates reduced communist insurgency activities, allowing communities to focus on development and attract investment. This could serve as a model for other regions in the Philippines currently experiencing similar conflicts.

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