A soldier and a civilian were wounded in a fresh attack
launched by members of the New People’s Army (NPA) Tuesday night at a camp in
San Jorge, Samar .
Capt. Isagani Viernes, Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry
Division spokesman, said that 10 rebels surprisingly attacked the headquarters
of 43rd Infantry Battalion in Blanca Aurora village in San Jorge, Samar . The fire fight lasted for 25 minutes.
The attack occurred on the same day when an undetermined
number of rebels ambushed a military truck used for post-Nona response, killing
a soldier and wounded three others in Las Navas, Northern
Samar .
The two incidents came hours before the implementation of a
12-day unilateral ceasefire approved by President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III.
The truce took effect 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 23, 2015 until 11:59 p.m. on January
3, 2016.
“This harassment on our military camp just several hours
before their self-declared ceasefire, is a clear indication that the NPA is not
all serious about their respect to the spirit of Christmas and peace,” Viernes
said.
Despite the action of NPA members, Viernes said that as
ordered from top officials, all military installation in the region will only
be on defensive mode, in compliance to ceasefire.
"We will not conduct any military operation against
them in respect to the ceasefire. The only military operation that we will do
here is the humanitarian works for typhoon Nona victims," Viernes added.
The suspension of military operation will allow soldiers to
spend Christmas and New Year holidays with their families and love ones.
Along with other government agencies, military personnel in
the region are in the forefront of giving aide to typhoon Nona victims in Samar provinces.
Viernes reminded soldiers to be on alert even if they are
only involved in humanitarian works since insurgents are taking advantage of
disaster response operation.
On Dec. 18, a convoy of military trucks were attacked in
Pinabacdao, Samar after the soldiers delivered of relief goods for typhoon
victim in Eastern Samar . Two soldiers were
hurt during the ambush.
“We know that rebels traditionally mark their anniversary
with atrocities, but we hope that they will respect the ceasefire,” Viernes
added.
The Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA will celebrate
its 47th founding anniversary on Dec. 26.
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