Ranking Army officials on Saturday lauded the militia detachment of Magnaga, Panutukan town, Compostela Valley for successfully fending off a New People's Army (NPA) attack on their base last Aug. 29.
The unit of 14 militiamen was headed by Sgt. Jodel Requillas.
No losses were sustained by government forces in the three-hour long attack which started 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
Col. Benjamin R Madrigal Jr., 701st Infantry Brigade commander, said the bravery and steadfastness of these military personnel and efforts of the rescuing 72nd and 28th Infantry Battalion prevented the rebels from overrunning the detachment.
“It is unfortunate that this group continue to endanger the lives of the civilians. They have done this as our peace and development outreach program is gaining ground in the area. as such, in the spirit of 'Bayanihan', the Army enjoins everyone to condemn those who use violence and intimidation against the people,” Madrigal added.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=560834
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