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The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) declared Southern Tagalog under “Stable Internal Peace and Security” (SIPS) on Wednesday.
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Southern Tagalog (also known as 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) declared Southern Tagalog under “Stable Internal Peace and Security” (SIPS) on Wednesday.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:17:00 GMT · 4h 11m ago
Where
Southern Tagalog (also known as Calabarzon), Philippines ·
Why
The 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) after decades of conflict.
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How this affects you
The declaration marks a major security milestone and a victory for the people of Southern Tagalog, as communities transition from insurgency to focusing on development and economic opportunities. This move could empower local governments and improve the lives of ordinary Filipinos by reducing threats of violence and extortion.
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