The figure was released by the AFP after two leaders of the NPA died in a clash in Tarlac on January 26. The AFP promised financial assistance, livelihood, remuneration for surrendered firearms and teaching of skills to rebels who will surrender to the military. President Rodrigo Duterte terminated peace talks with the communists on November 2017, saying they lack sincerity in the negotiations. The AFP has reported 163 NPA rebelss killed in various operations since the President terminated the peace talks with the National Democratic Front (NDF) last year. The NDF is an umbrella group that counts among its members the NPA and the CPP.

Source: Manila Times January 27, 2018 16:07 UTC