From the Sun Star-Davao (Jun 21): Army offensive launched vs rebels in Sta. Cruz
THE Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division launched on Saturday pursuit operations against suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) they encountered in Sta. Cruz town in Davao del Sur on June 19.
Lieutenant Vergel Lacambra, 10th Infantry Division spokesperson, said the encounter led to one soldier’s death and wounding of two others. He withheld the identities, as families still have to be informed.
"The wounded soldiers are in stable condition at Camp Panacan Station Hospital, while a necessary coordination was already made by the 39th Infantry Battalion to the family of the soldier who was killed in the firefight," Lacambra said.
He said the operations were conducted against the Guerilla Front 51, Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) of the NPA.
The encounter took place around 12:10 p.m. Friday in Barangay Sinoron in Sta. Cruz town while the troops of the 39th Infantry Battalion were conducting security patrol in the area.
Lacambra said the troops recovered one M16 rifle, various landmines with accessory, and three backpacks containing personal belongings of the communist rebels.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2015/06/21/army-offensive-launched-vs-rebels-sta-cruz-414486
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