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Philippine Army soldiers, in collaboration with the Philippine National Police, recovered a cache of New People's Army (NPA) explosives in Masbate, consisting of 42 anti-personnel mines and 119 improvised hand grenades. The operation, prompted by local tips, underscores the importance of community involvement in counter-terrorism, as highlighted by Maj.

Gen. Aldwine Almase, who urged remaining NPA members to abandon violence. The recovered weapons are linked to previous violent incidents, including a fatal roadside blast in June 2021.