From GMA News (Sep 13): NPA attacks soldiers conducting survey in Davao del Norte town – 68th IB
The New People's Army attacked a unit of the 68th Infantry Battalion conducting a "needs assessment survey" in Talaingod in Davao del Norte on Thursday, the Philippine Army said Saturday.
According to a press release, 20 members of the NPA fired on a Peace and Development Team of the 68th IB that was in the town to coordinate with the local government on the delivery government services.
A Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit active auxiliary was hurt in the hour-long firefight and was airlifted to Camp Panacan Station Hospital in Davao City for treatment.
Members of the battalion are staying in the area to "[ensure] the safety of the civilian communities."
LTC Zosimo Oliveros, commanding officer of the 68th IB, said the needs assessment survey "is very important, especially in collecting data in very remote areas, to effectively and efficiently facilitate the delivery of services by the Local Government Unit of Talaingod and other agencies".
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/379061/news/regions/npa-attacks-soldiers-conducting-survey-in-davao-del-norte-town-68th-ib
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