4 dead in clash between rebels, soldiers in Negros

From the Philippine Star (Dec 13): 4 dead in clash between rebels, soldiers in Negros

Four people were killed and at least four were wounded in today's clash between government troops and leftist rebels in Negros Occidental. According to Captain Anacito Naz, spokesman for the 302nd Brigade, the firefight started around 8 a.m., local time, in Isabela town after soldiers from the 11th Infantry Battalion learned from residents that there were New People's Army (NPA) rebels in the area. Naz said the rebels opened fire at the operating troops. The gunfight lasted for more than three hours killing two soldiers, two NPA rebels. Four soldiers were injured. Naz said there were also several NPA rebels who were wounded from the encounter. Naz said the soldiers were able to capture a rebel camp in San Agustin village. The troops also recovered at the encounter site a cal. 45 pistol with two magazines, five tents, eight backpacks with personal belongings, and rebel documents.

http://www.philstar.com/breaking-news/2012/12/13/885788/4-dead-clash-between-rebels-soldiers-negros