Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines — The US Embassy in Manila issued a security alert on Friday warning Americans of heightened risks in parts of the Philippines following intensified military operations by government forces against communist insurgents. The embassy said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has stepped up operations targeting the New People’s Army (NPA) in several provinces, and cautioned that foreign nationals have recently been present during military engagements. READ: Independent probe sought into deadly Negros encounter The advisory cited an April 19 armed clash that resulted in the deaths of two Americans, though it did not release additional details […]... Keep on reading: US Embassy warns citizens amid intensified anti-NPA operations in PH
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