ANTI-NPA. Residents of Catubig, Northern Samar join a peace rally in this Feb. 25, 2022 photo. At least 15 more remote villages in Northern Samar have been cleared of New People's Army threats based on the recent evaluation by the Philippine Army and local government units.(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army 20th Infantry Battalion) TACLOBAN CITY - At least 15 more remote villages in Northern Samar have been cleared of New People's Army (NPA) threats based on the recent evaluation by the Philippine Army and local government units. These villages are Quezon and San Jose in Mapanas town; Anito, Bangon, Cabarasan, Dao, Lonoy, and San Antonio in Gamay; Cabatuan, Campedico, Magsaysay, Maragano, Natawo and Bagacay in Palapag; Can Omanio and Pio del Pilar in Lapinig. 2nd Lt. Joyce Ann Bayron, Philippine Army's 20th Infantry Battalion spokesperson, said in a phone interview Friday that these areas attained the status through an area clearing evaluation held from July 12 to 13. After