From the Sun Star-Davao (Jul 6): Soldier hurt in clash
A SOLDIER was wounded in an encounter with alleged members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Barangay Golden Valley in Mabini town in Compostela Valley on Friday morning.
Captain Ernest Carolina, spokesperson of the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division (ID), identified the wounded soldier as Private First Class (Pfc.) Jaymar Mirador of the 71st Infantry Battalion (IB).
Mirador sustained two gunshot wounds in his right abdomen and right knee. The incident happened around 8:50 a.m.
Mirador was brought to a hospital in Davao City. The soldier is recuperating well, Carolina said.
Carolina said the 71st IB troops were heading towards the Barangay Hall of Golden Valley for a courtesy call as part of their peace and development immersion in the area when the rebels attacked them.
Carolina added that the troops will conduct a survey in the barangay to determine the situation and determine if residents' needs are being met.
Carolina said the 71st IB troops are hunting down the rebels who attacked them.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2014/07/06/soldier-hurt-clash-352136
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