5 slain in new clash

From the Manila Standard Today (Feb 1): 5 slain in new clash

AS the military deployed troops in Maguindanao after the tragic Mamasapano incident, five more government troops were killed in a battle with the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu island.

The military said fighting erupted after a convoy of the Army’s 35th Infantry Battalion was ambushed by an undetermined Abu Sayyaf rebels at Stio Panding, Barangay Bungkaong in Patikul, Sulu at about 2 pm Thursday. The fighting was still raging at press time.

The wounded troops were identified as Corporal Wilmar Monteo, Sergeant Opiniano Bawik, Corporal Sherwineric Edena, Private Jason Falcasantos and Private Louie Hiloma, who were airlifted to a military hospital for treatment.

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