Saturday, March 14, 2015

Army launches manhunt against fleeing NPAs in Samar

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 14): Army launches manhunt against fleeing NPAs in Samar

The Philippine Army launched a hot pursuit operation against communist insurgents who fled after a clash Friday afternoon on the outskirt of this remote town.

Lt. Col. Antonio Dulnuan, Jr. battalion commander of Army’s 87th infantry battalion (IB), said that a fire fight erupted between government troops and rebels around 2:30 p.m. in Hagbay village, San Jose De Buan town, some 122 kilometers north of Tacloban City.

“Government forces were conducting combat operations in the area when an undetermined number of lawless armed elements fired upon the pursuing troops. The troops resorted to fire back. No reported casualty from government forces and dispersed group of New People’s Army (NPA),” Dulnuan said.

The 87th IB asked their medical team to give immediate medical assistance should there be wounded NPA members seeking for medical assistance.

“We call on those rebels to come out, lay down their arms peacefully and be given proper medical attention. They are being assured that their human rights will be respected,” the army official said.

Government troops are in close coordination as well with the local government officials to ensure the security and safety of the residents in the area.

Dulnuan reminded soldiers to strictly follow the rule of law and respect for human rights while conducting follow-on operations in the area.(

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=744417

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