The Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division on Monday said that
its operating units have captured two New People's Army (NPA) camps during
operations in Feb. 6 and 8.
Major Ray Tiongson, 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson, said
the first rebel camp, which seemed to be abandoned, was captured by 82nd
Infantry Battalion troopers at Sitio Tig-atay, Barangay Igpaho, Tubungan town, Iloilo
He also said that the rebel facility could accommodate
around 70 personnel and has 12 bunkers, 15 posts, two comfort rooms, one
classroom and a kitchen.
While the second NPA base was discovered and captured at
Sitio Tigmarabas, Barangay Ongyod, Miag-ao, Iloilo
This camp can accommodate around 50 personnel and has 20
bunkers, five observation posts, two comfort rooms and one administrative
building.
Army record shows that in 2014, a total of 42 NPA camps have
been discovered by the troops of the 3rd Infantry Division in its area of
responsibility.
Eighteen of which were in Panay and 24 were in Negros .
The 3rd Infantry Division is currently intensifying its
peace and development efforts through “Bayanihan” and the focused military
operations to ensure the security of the communities against armed threats.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=733838
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