From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 22): 2 NPA rebels killed, 9 wounded in
Compostela clash
Two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed while nine others, including
seven soldiers, were wounded in a three-hour clash in the hinterlands of
Compostela Valley Province, a military official disclosed Monday.
Army’s 71st Infantry Battalion commander Lt. Col. Jerry Borja said the clash
took place around 11:45 a.m. Sunday in Barangay Calabcab, Maco, Compostela
Valley Province. Borja said the clash ensued after some 60 NPA rebels attacked the barangay
hall of Calabcab where the troops were having a consultation with the
community.... He said the troops have recovered five improvised bombs fashioned out as
landmines and two high powered firearms, an M-16 Aramalite rifle and M-14 rifle
with ammunition.... “This act (attack) is clearly out of their frustration to stop the success of
Maco in gaining peace and development. They attacked government forces without
considering the presence of civilians that may be caught in between crossfire,”
Borja said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=464721
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