Philippine military offensive

Philippine military offensive

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MANILA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Nearly 3,000 tribespeople have fled their mountain homes in the southern Philippines as the military stepped up an offensive against insurgents of the communist New People's Army (NPA), officials and church leaders said on Monday.

Modesto Villasanta, a Roman Catholic priest and leader of a local human rights group, said he feared a humanitarian crisis if military operations continue to displace Manobo tribes from 11 communities in a province on Mindanao island.

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The Philippine military is uping their attacks on the communist rebels and many innocent people are being driven out of their homes.

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