The Communist Party of the Philippines announced on 31 October the killing of New People’s Army Spokesperson Jorge Madlos and NPA medic Eighfel dela Peña on Friday, 29 October, in the town of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon province in the southern island of Mindanao. Madlos, popularly known as Ka Oris, and Dela Peña were last known to be on board a motorcycle en route for Ka Oris’ medical treatment.

CPP Spokesperson Marco Valbuena said the two were both unarmed and were not killed in a gunfight, contrary to statements of Duterte government officials.