From the Sun Star-Zamboanga (Apr 11): Soldier dies in clash vs NPA rebels
A SOLDIER was killed in a clash with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Monday.
Superintendent Rogelio Alabata, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, said the clash broke out around 7:15 a.m. in the village of Palinta, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay.
Alabata said based on the report they received the troops were on security patrol when they encountered a group of NPA rebels.
According to Alabata, the firefight lasted for about 50 minutes after which the NPA rebels fled towards the north direction.
He said the slain soldier was identified as Private First Class Gerald Catalan of the Philippine Army’s 15th Division Reconnaissance Company.
He said all the police stations were placed on alert to and was tasked to closely monitor the situation in coastal areas and safe havens of threat groups.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2016/04/11/soldier-dies-clash-vs-npa-rebels-467308
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