- The Philippine military, including the Philippine Army and Armed Forces of the Philippines, initiated PLEDS Operations on May 28, 2026.
- Peace talks are underway targeting the Communist Party (CPP) in Negros Occidental, with the AFP and local executives providing support and commendation.
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Government repression leads to a massacre in Toboso, Negros, and the murder of a broadcaster in Eastern Samar.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 30
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What happened
Government repression leads to a massacre in Toboso, Negros, and the murder of a broadcaster in Eastern Samar.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Toboso 19 massacre occurred in Negros Occidental.Sub-event
Targeted attacks and government repression compromise press freedom in Negros and Eastern Samar.1 source
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The entities involved
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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Negros
island in the Philippines
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Eastern Samar
province of the Philippines
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