A fact-finding mission has reported serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws in the killing of the 'Toboso 19' in Negros Occidental, claiming the military fired indiscriminately.

Fact-finders have released their findings so far regarding the April 19 encounter that took place in Toboso, Negros Occidental.

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson stated that the encounter between the Philippine Army and the New People’s Army, which resulted in 19 deaths, was a legitimate operation. Lacson, who chairs the Negros Island Region, defended the military's actions.

A fact-check report confirms that a photo depicting 'Toboso 19' holding flags of communist and red-tagged groups is 99% likely to be AI-generated, with human rights advocates calling it an attempt at 'red-tagging'.

The Philippine Army has recognized two soldiers who sustained injuries in separate encounters with alleged communist rebels in Negros Occidental, including a deadly April 19 clash in Toboso town that resulted in 19 fatalities.

ASEAN lawmakers have urged the Philippine government to ensure accountability following the Toboso killings. This call highlights concerns over human rights in the region.

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) released the names of 19 casualties from an incident in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental, claiming 10 were armed revolutionaries and nine were civilians.

Human rights and press freedom groups are demanding an independent investigation into a military operation in Toboso, Negros Occidental, which resulted in the deaths of 19 people, including a journalist and a former student leader.

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Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. affirmed the legitimacy of the Army's operations in Toboso and Cauayan towns, where 19 alleged New People's Army combatants were killed in a series of armed encounters.

A fact-finding team reported that six of the 19 people killed in an April 19 encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental, were civilian peasant advocates, contradicting the military's claim that all were combatants.

Forensic pathologist Raquel Fortun raised concerns about the poor handling of bodies from last month's killings in Negros Occidental, citing issues like misidentified remains and missing clothing, which complicate investigations.

In this new episode, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by Eddie Quitoriano to talk about the Toboso incident

The US embassy has issued a warning to Americans about 'areas of heightened concern' in the Philippines following the April 19 killings in Sitio Sinugmawan, Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, where at least 19 people died during a military operation.

Amnesty International Philippines has called for an independent investigation into the April 19 clashes in Toboso, Negros Occidental, which resulted in 19 fatalities.

The 'bloody journey' of Filipino-American activist Lyle Prijoles, from the US to Toboso, is being detailed in reports.

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) expressed concern over the death of a Filipino-American in an armed encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental.

RJ Nichole Ledesma, a poet, human rights activist, and journalist, was among 19 individuals killed in a violent incident that occurred on Sunday in Toboso, Negros Occidental.

Families of at least three of the 19 alleged New People’s Army (NPA) members killed in an encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental, have requested exhumation and postmortem examinations. The incident occurred on April 19.

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) praised Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson's confirmation of an April 19 encounter between military units and the New People's Army (NPA).

Forensic pathologist Raquel Fortun has criticized the poor handling of bodies from last month's Toboso killings in Negros Occidental, noting issues like misidentified remains and missing clothing that complicate investigations.

The Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society reported that a slain botanist was red-tagged, with accusations surfacing after pressure mounted over the Toboso killings and debate concerning civilians.

The US embassy in Manila confirmed the deaths of two Americans in an April 19 clash between the Philippine military and the New People’s Army in Toboso, Negros Occidental, and subsequently warned US citizens about ongoing military operations.

The municipal council of Toboso in Negros Occidental has unanimously declared the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NPA-NDFP) as “persona non grata.”

This opinion piece discusses the Toboso encounter and Alyssa Alano, raising questions about justice and accountability. It suggests an independent investigation of the armed forces is warranted, while also highlighting the ethical and political accountability of the CPP-NPA regarding youth recruitment and deployment.

At least 19 alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA), including a wanted rebel leader, were killed in a series of encounters with Army troops in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental.