3ID captures rebel camp in Negros Occidental

From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 20): 3ID captures rebel camp in Negros Occidental

The Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division successfully took possession of an abandoned New People's Army (NPA) camp in Sitio Naputi-an, Barangay Tanawan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental Sunday morning.

In a belated report, Major Ray Tiongson, the unit's spokesperson, said the 3ID took over the camp operated by the "Komitenf Rehiyonal-Negros" at around 7:45 a.m.

Tiongson said that the camp, believed to have been abandoned about four days before its discovery, can accommodate more or less 100 persons and has two makeshifts and comfort rooms and an estimated area of 2,185 square meters.

Subversive documents, NPA flag, handbook for "Batakang Kursong Pampartido" and personal belongings were recovered from the camp.

“We are intensifying our efforts in discovering NPA camps. The vigilance of the citizens in reporting the presence of lawless armed elements and intensified peace and development efforts of the 3rd Infantry Division aided in the discovery of NPA’s abandoned camp,” 3rd Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Aurelio Baladad said.

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