From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 28): Soldier killed in an encounter with
NPAs
A soldier was killed during an encounter with undetermined number of the New
People's Army (NPA) remnants in Sitio Tabionan, Brgy Bucari, Leon, Iloilo on
Saturday.
The soldier,airlifted to a hospital in Iloilo city but expired, was
identified as Private First Class John Philip Durana of Bravo Company of the
82nd Infantry Battalion of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division (3ID).
Government troops under 1st Lieutenant Camlon Ramones were conducting peace
and security operations in the area when they encountered NPA rebels.
"Our persistent call for peace with the people shall continue despite this
response from the NPA rebels. This 'armed struggle' has become not only
anti-government but anti-people as well", said Major General Jose Mabanta Jr,
3ID Commander.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=466387
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