File photograph by Erwin Mascarinas
Reports reaching Manila indicated that a soldier was killed while two others were wounded when elements of the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division 39th Infantry Battalion (39IB) were fired upon by a suspected band of New Peoples Army (NPA) rebels in Sitio Tibaol, Brgy. Sinoron, Sta.Cruz, Davao del Sur.
According to a report from the Eastern Mindanao Command, the incident happened around 12:10 p.m. on Friday, June 19.
The soldiers recovered one M16A1 rifle, two rifle grenades, three unexploded improvised explosive device, ammunition, assorted medicines, a radio, subversive documents and backpacks at the encounter site.
Pursuit operations were launched, even as the wounded soldiers have been brought to Camp Panacan Station Hospital and deemed in stable condition.
Necessary coordination has been made by 39IB with the family of the soldier who was killed in the firefight.
39IB Commander Lt. Col. Apollo Jun Lamaton said that his unit will continue to provide security operations in the area to protect the populace from extortion activities by the CPP/NPA bandits.
Residents in the area reported that there were four wounded NPA bandits carried by their comrades during their escape.
The squad from 39IB was on security patrol following a report from concerned residents about the presence of an armed group in the area.
Meanwhile, Eastern Mindanao Command Commander Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad sounded a call to wounded NPA members to come out for their medical treatment.
"We are all awaiting for your return to the fold of the law. We will facilitate your safe return to your respective families and become productive citizens in your respective communities," Baladad said.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/112759/1-soldier-dead-2-wounded-in-clash-with-npa-in-davao-del-sur
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