The soldiers were trying to prevent New People's Army fighters from burning heavy equipment in a road project in San Fernando town
Four soldiers were killed at around 5am Wednesday, December 3, while trying to prevent New People's Army (NPA) fighters from burning and sabotaging heavy equipment in an ongoing road construction project in Barangay Magkalungay, San Fernando, Bukidnon.
According to information gathered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the army's 68th infantry battalion patrolled the roads connecting barangays Bacnotan and Halapitan after receiving reports of armed men in the community.
A 30-minute gunfight – resulting in the death of 4 soldiers and wounding 3 more – ensued after the rebels reportedly detonated an internationally-banned landmine.
The outnumbered and disadvantaged government troops fought back, killing a still unidentified rebel who was found with an M653 rifle.
The soldiers recovered dozens of backpacks from the retreating rebels.
On November 30, NPA rebels also allegedly killed 4 civilians and wounded 7 others in Rosario, Agusan del Sur.
Major General Eduardo Año, commander of the 10th Infantry Division based in Davao City, already ordered the pursuit of the rebels behind the incident and filed criminal charges against the leaders.
"The Agila Troopers will continue to work round the clock to ensure the safety and security of the people from the threats of these lawless armed group," Año said.
http://www.rappler.com/nation/76924-npa-attack-soldiers-killed-bukidnon
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