BALBALAN, Kalinga – Three government troopers were killed after some 19 members of the 50th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army had an encounter with still undetermined number of members of the New People’s Army (NPA) at Sitio Bulo Dawangan, Balantoy here Tuesday night.
The fatalities were named as CPL. John Rey Dayag, PFC. Jocel Abbacan and PFC. Jose Bolar. The government troopers were conducting a legitimate operation after receiving complaints from residents on the presence of communist rebels in the area which resulted into a 45-minute gun battle.
Operating troops are still in the area conducting hot pursuit operations against the fleeing rebels who allegedly brought with them the bodies of their fallen comrades.
The NPA rebels are members of the Kilusang Larangang Guerilla (KLG) Baggas of the Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Party Committee.
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