One soldier was killed and three others wounded when
communist rebels ambushed their convoy in Compostela
Valley ’s Mabini town in southern Philippines
Officials said village leaders helped evacuate the wounded
soldiers – Cpl. Delfin Agod, Pfc. Jimboy Apostol and Pfc Ar-jay Magallanes –
after the attack staged by the New People’s Army, which is fighting for a
separate state in the country.
Col. Romeo Brawner, a spokesman for the Eastern Mindanao
Command, confirmed the attack and said village leaders rescued the wounded
soldiers and brought them to safety.
He said a village chieftain, who was identified only as
Anting, of Golden Valley
Brawner said troops from the 71st Infantry Battalion led by Colonel
Dennis Tanzo were evaluating the conduct of peace and development activities in
Anitapan village when rebels attacked them. Tanzo was unhurt from the ambush,
but Cpl. Wilson Binalay had been killed from the attack.
General Aurelio Baladad, the division commander, condemned
the attack on the soldiers and at the same time praised the village leaders for
helping the wounded troops.
“We appreciate the effort of the barangay officials who came
to the rescue of the group of Colonel Tanzo. This is a manifestation of
the support and appreciation of the community on the peace and development
activities of our soldiers. The action of the NPA on the other hand proves that
they are indeed anti-development and anti-people,” Baladad said.
Meanwhile in Sarangani province, Baladad said two NPA rebels - Jun Dewil, 18; and Boyin Bugaoc, 25, - surrendered to the 73rd Infantry Battaluon on March 11. The two men are natives of Glan town and both were involved in the January 25 clashes with troops in the province.
Meanwhile in Sarangani province, Baladad said two NPA rebels - Jun Dewil, 18; and Boyin Bugaoc, 25, - surrendered to the 73rd Infantry Battaluon on March 11. The two men are natives of Glan town and both were involved in the January 25 clashes with troops in the province.
http://www.mindanaoexaminer.net/2015/03/soldier-killed-3-others-wounded-in.html
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