Posted to the Daily Tribune (Jun 28): NPA camp, 2 weapons seized in Negros Oriental
A New People’s Army (NPA) camp was captured along with two weapons during an encounter with rebel units and troopers of the 11th Infantry Battalion in Negros Oriental last Friday morning.
The clash, which lasted for 20 minutes, took place at Sitio Tabunan, Barangay Imelda, Guihulngan City.
Major Ray Tiongson, 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson, said that government troopers were conducting routine security patrols when fired upon by an estimated 20 NPA fighters, forcing the soldiers to retaliate.
The rebels eventually retreated leaving behind an M-1 Garand rifle and a carbine.
Pursuing troops latter located the NPA base, which consists of a classroom, makeshift structures, a kitchen, and observation posts.
Also recovered from the scene of encounter and encampment were subversive documents, food stuffs, and personal belongings.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/npa-camp-2-weapons-seized-in-negros-oriental
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