In March 2018, the Department of Justice filed a petition seeking to declare as terrorist organisations the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army. The names of more than 600 individuals were also included in the petition, including Un Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz. 

On 08 August 2018, reports indicate that a court has excluded Ms. Corpuz from the case, alongside 3 other individuals. The case against the CPP and the NPA will proceed, according to the judge.

This story will document the progress of this case, with focus on the developments surrounding the inclusion of indigenous peoples and community leaders.