From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 19): Army urges rebels to respect SOMO
The 3rd Infantry Spearhead Division (3ID) of the Philippine Army (PA) has urged
the New People's Army rebels (NPA)to respect the "Suspension of Military
Operations (SOMO)" which is already placed in motion.
Army spokesman Major Gil Ileto made the appeal to defuse the tension as men
and women of the 3ID in Jamindan, Capiz were grieving over the death of a
soldier at the hands of suspected NPA rebels.
Killed in action was Pfc. Ricky Gardose while on patrol together with fellow
soldiers in a remote village of the town of Miag-ao, Southern Iloilo recently.
No casualties were reported from the rebels' side.
The slain government trooper's family is guaranteed to receive all the
incentives and benefits in accordance with the law, Ileto assured.
Ileto has reiterated the Army's appeal to the NPA leadership which is to
honor the military-declared ceasefire and make way for peace, however brief it
may seem for everybody's benefit.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=481133
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