Wilma Tiamzon | |
|---|---|
 Tiamzon in 2016 | |
| Born | Wilma Austria December 21, 1952[1] |
| Died | August 22, 2022 (aged 69) Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Explosion |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Years active | 1968–2022 |
| Known for | leadership of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army |
| Political party | Communist Party of the Philippines |
| Spouse | Benito Tiamzon |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  New People's Army |
Wilma Tiamzon (née Austria; 21 December 1952 – August 22, 2022) was a Filipino political organizer and until her arrest in March 2014 by Philippine security forces, believed to be the Secretary-General of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People's Army (NPA).[2][3]
- ^ Marcelo, Elizabeth (25 March 2014). "Armed Forces factsheet chronicles Tiamzons rise to top of CPP-NPA". GMA News. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "CPP chief, wife nabbed in Cebu – military". Rappler. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Top NPA Leaders Arrested for 15 Counts of Murder". Armed Forces of the Philippines. Retrieved 12 November 2017.