By DPAO, 8ID PA
Based on the initial report by Lt Col Nedy C Espulgar,
Commanding Officer, 19th Infantry Battalion based at Brgy Aguiting, Kananga , Leyte , his
troops received information from a concerned citizen regarding the presence of
NPA members in the aforesaid barangay who were conducting extortion activities
to the local residents.
Immediately, Lt Col Espulgar dispatched a squad from Charlie
Company to confirm the veracity of the report. However, while approaching said
barangay, the government troops were fired upon by undetermined number of NPA
members prompting the troops to fire back. A thirty minute firefight ensued
after which the rebels immediately withdrew towards different directions.
The encounter resulted to the recovery from the NPA of two
M16 armalite rifles, one M16 rifle with grenade launcher, ammunition and
personal belongings. There was no reported casualty on the side of the
government troops while undetermined on the enemy side.
Maj. Gen. Jet B. Velarmino, Commander of the 8th Infantry
Division lauded the officers and men of 19IB for the successful encounter
against the NPAs operating in Carigara, Leyte .
The 8ID chief further extended his appreciation to the peace-loving residents
of Brgy. Parag-um for reporting the NPA presence in their community.
“I would like to express my sincerest appreciation for the
continued support of the communities in our quest for a lasting peace here in
the Municipality of Carigara , Leyte .
Small as it maybe, your timely information significantly led to the success of
our effort in addressing the NPA threat in this part of the region. Rest
assured that your Army here in Eastern Visayas will remain and will always be
by your side as we pursue genuine peace, nation-building and development in
this region”, says MGen. Velarmino.
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