Military continues combat ops amid 45th anniversary of CPP

By Judy Flores Partlow | December 8, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippine Army in Negros Oriental is now conducting combat operations especially in the hinterlands in anticipation of possible attacks by insurgents in connection with the 45th founding anniversary of the Communist...

Soldiers nab 3 NPA rebels in Guihulngan

By Judy Flores Partlow | September 8, 2013 - 12:00am

Scout Rangers of the Philippine Army captured three suspected members of the New People's Army during a clash at sitio Cansayawan in Brgy. Linantuyan of Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental Friday afternoon.

Rebels to take advantage of brgy, SK polls - Army

By Judy Flores Partlow | September 4, 2013 - 12:00am

The New People's Army may take advantage of the barangay and SK elections in October, according to Brig. Gen. Francisco Patrimonio, commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade based in Tanjay City in Negros Orienta...

Patrimonio, Orteza pull off reversals in Olivarez Cup

August 29, 2013 - 12:00am

Katrina Orteza and Christine Patrimonio took different routes but produced the same results, upending their respective seeded rivals to crash into the quarterfinal round of the ladies singles in the Olivarez Cup...

Suspected communist rebels snatch cop in NCotabato

April 19, 2013 - 2:58pm

A policeman assigned in Arakan town in North Cotabato was kidnapped Friday by unidentified gunmen while on his way to his farm in President Roxas town in North Cotabato.

Soldiers, NPA rebels clash in Siaton, Negros Oriental

By Judy Flores Partlow | March 27, 2013 - 12:00am

Soldiers of the 79th Infantry Battalion clashed with suspected members of the New People’s Army at Barangay Mantiquil in Siaton town, Negros Oriental over the weekend.

IPSP Bayanihan unaffected

By Judy Flores Partlow | January 31, 2013 - 12:00am

The ambush-slay in La Castellana, Negros Occidental early this week has not in any way affected the government’s Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan, according to Col. Francisco Patrimonio, commander...

7 "rebels" yield, 2 others nabbed by soldiers

By Judy Flores Partlow | September 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Seven suspected members of the New People’s Army have surrendered to Philippine Army authorities while two others of their ilk were arrested in separate incidents in various parts of Negros Oriental and Negros...

Between RPA-ABB, Phl Gov't Military seeks early closure pact

By Judy Flores Partlow | September 5, 2012 - 12:00am

The highest ranked official of the Philippine Army in Negros Oriental said it is imperative that a closure agreement between the Revolutionary Proletariat Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) and the Philippine government...

Patrimonio turns back Rudas, cops Open singles plum

August 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Clarice Patrimonio endured a grueling battle of power and wits as she fought back from an opening set setback to repulse Marinel Rudas, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, and claim the ladies Open singles crown in the second Olivarez-Philta...