NPAs in 16 violent incidents during poll period

From the Philippine Star (May 17): NPAs in 16 violent incidents during poll period

The Philippine National Police has recorded a total of 16 incidents of violence involving the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army members during the election season this year.

Based on PNP figures, these incidents were slightly higher than the May 10 national polls, which registered a total of 13 cases involving communist rebels.

From January 13 to May 13, 2013, the PNP reported seven incidents of encounters and ambuscades initiated by the NPA rebels.

The PNP also said there were seven cases of harassment by the NPA members especially in the remote areas of the country.

There was a case of extortion by the rebels during the campaign period, the PNP said.