PNP-Special Action Force cited by Army for its support in anti-insurgency operations in Negros

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 24): PNP-Special Action Force cited by Army for its support in anti-insurgency operations in Negros 

The 6th Special Action Battalion of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force received a plaque of appreciation from the Philippine Army for its assistance and support in the anti-insurgency operations of the 62nd Infantry Battalion in northern Negros Occidental recently.

Before the troops of the 6th SAB were deployed to Zamboanga City last week, they joined the 62nd IB in pursuing New People’s Army rebels on Sept. 14 that led to arrests and recovery of firearms.

“The recovery of nine firearms and the arrest of NPA members is the product of the Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Center in the Island of Negros,” said Brig. Gen. Aurelio Baladad, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, during the Visayas Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Center monthly meeting held at Westown Hotel in Iloilo City.

Baladad said the combined forces of the Army and the police who continue to conduct joint operations have strengthened their respective capabilities.

Combined military and police forces figured in a series of encounters with the NPA last Sept. 14 and 15 at the boundary of Barangay Magtuod, Toboso and Barangay Puey, Sagay City.

After the armed engagements, government forces recovered seven high-powered and two low-powered firearms, and captured three NPA members.

They also recovered the body of high-ranking rebel Herjun “Buboy” Llorente, who was killed in action.

Llorente was the squad leader of Squad 3 and vice commander of the Sentro de Grabidad Platoon of the NPA Northern Negros Front operating in Escalante-Toboso-Calatrava area.

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