The civil conflict in the Philippines is a series of insurgencies launched by Communist rebels, Moro rebels, and Islamists against Government forces that began in 1969 during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos.
NPA rebellion CPP rejectionists (since 1992) Moro conflict (until 22 February 2019) BIFF insurgency (2008-2026) Jihadist Conflict (since 1991) Abu Sayyaf insurgency ISIL insurgency (since 23 July 2014) Dawlah Islamiyah insurgency (since 2023)
Clashes between communists and the national government
December 2019 Borongan ambush August 2022 Samar boat explosion April 2026 Toboso encounter
List of conflicts between the military, MNLF, and MILF February 1974 Battle of Jolo October 1977 Patikul massacre February 1981 Pata Island massacre February 2000 Operation Valiancy March 2000 Operation Audacity & subsequent 2000 Philippine campaign July 2000 Battle of Camp Abubakar November 2001 2001 Misuari rebellion February 2003 Battle of the Buliok Complex July 2007 Basilan beheading incident August 2007 Sulu Clashes August 2008 North Cotabato conflict October 2011 Al-Barka clash September 2013 Zamboanga siege November 2022 Ungkaya Pukan Clash January 2025 Basilan ambush
List of conflicts between the military and Jihadist groups June 2001 Siege of Lamitan January 2002 Operation Freedom Eagle January 2014 Operation Darkhorse April 2014 Battle of Basilan July 2014 Islamic State Insurgency January 2015 Mamasapano clash February 2016 Butig clash April 2016 Battle of Tipo-Tipo Summer 2016 Sulu and Basilan Clashes November 2016 Butig clash January 2017 Kidapawan jail siege May 2017 Bohol clashes May 2017 Battle of Marawi April 2020 Battle of Danag May 2021 Datu Paglas Market Occupation 2023 Dawlah Islamiyah Insurgency
Casualties by year Extreme Islamists versus the government YearGovernment forcesAbu SayyafMaute GroupBIFFAKPCivilians201427 killed, 38 wounded in the whole year52 killed (in Operation Darkhorse)201544 killed (in Mamasapano clash)133 killed, 164 wounded (only in Sulu) in the whole year139 killed (February 25 – March 22)2016 18+ (Battle of Tipo-Tipo in April) 15 killed (in late August) 31 killed (April 9–14) 157 killed, 159 wounded (July – December 21) 55 killed (in late February) 22 killed (May 26–28) 61 killed (November 26–30)24 killed (in late February)2017149 killed (before May 17) 15 killed (January 26) 36 killed (April 21–24)Battle of Marawi168 killed978 killed 87 civilians dead(40 due to illness)20182 killed, 2 woundedDissolved5 killedTotal in 2018Total228+ killed1,578+ killed Note: Some casualties from small-scale conflicts are not given.
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