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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

 Top CPP-NPA leader dead in an encounter in Caraga

Myrna Sularte

BUTUAN CITY -- Myrna Sularte, also known as Maria Malaya, the top leader and secretary of communist terrorist groups (CTG)’ Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) and a member of political bureau of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), died in an encounter against government forces under the 901st Infantry Brigade in the hinterlands of Sitio Imelda, Barangay Pianing, Butuan City at approximately 1:20 PM on February 12, 2025.

The incident followed a series of encounters that began earlier in the morning, at 6:10 AM and 6:30 AM, during which troops captured several items and equipment owned by Malaya’s group. In the afternoon, as the CTG fired upon the soldiers, the troops quickly retaliated, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. This resulted in Malaya's death and the capture of their additional belongings.

Myrna Sularte was the widow of the late Jorge "Ka Oris" Madlos, a prominent figure in the New People's Army (NPA) National Operations Command (NOC), who was killed in October 2021 in an encounter against government forces in Bukidnon.

Sularte operated in the Caraga region and Northern Mindanao, where she was responsible for numerous atrocities, including the killing of civilians, destruction of government projects, and other terroristic activities across the provinces of Surigao and Agusan . A native of Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, was one of the most wanted NPA leaders in the country. She faced multiple criminal charges, including rebellion, murder, multiple murder, and frustrated murder, among others.

“The death of Myrna Sularte signified a measure of justice for the countless victims who endured unimaginable sufferings due to her deceitful manipulations and ruthless actions. This development not only brought closure to those victims but also served as a powerful reminder of our unwavering commitment to uphold the rule of law and protect the innocent from the atrocities perpetrated by the CTG,” said by Brigadier General Arsenio DC Sadural, commander of the 901st Brigade. (Cpt. Jonel G. Castillo, CMO Officer, 901st Bde, 91ID, PA/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

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