CARAMOAN, Camarines Sur – Police in this town reported a firefight took place Monday morning (Jan. 18, 2016) between state troops and NPA rebels at sitio Panag, barangay Gibgos, this town.
The firefight happened near the international famous tourist haven Gata Beach, the location site of “Survivor” reality TV series, about 30 minutes boat ride.
The rebels sustained losses in the firefight with 2 dead and losing several weapons to state forces.
Initial police report said combined elements of 83IB, 91st DRC, 97MICO, 22IB of 9th ID PA encountered 14 members of NPA under Francisco Mendoza alias Pedio.
After the firefight, state troopers recovered 2 dead bodies, identified as Mike Rebuya alias Nike, and a certain “Ronel”.
State troopers also seized 3 M16 rifles, 1 baby Armalite, 1 M203, backpacks, 3 landmines, and subversive documents.
Police report said there was no casualty on the state forces’ side. Additional details are still not available as of press time.
http://bicoltoday.com/2016/01/18/state-troops-kill-2-npa-rebels-seize-weapons-in-caramoan-camsur-firefight/
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