Communist insurgents ambushed a group of army soldiers in
southern Philippines and
wounding an infantryman in the latest offensive ahead of a scheduled peace
talks with the Duterte government in Oslo ,
Norway
The New People’s Army said many soldiers were either killed
or wounded in the ambush, but the 4th Infantry Division said only
one was wounded in the attack which occurred in Tandag City
The soldier, Pfc. Marlo Bayo, a member of the 36th
Infantry Battalion, was evacuated to Cagayan de Oro City. Bayo’s unit was sent
to rescue PO1 Richard Yu Jr. who was taken prisoner by rebels in Carmen town on
July 5.
The military said operations against the rebel group were
continuing in the region, but the NPA said it was also doubling its assault on
government troops and policemen areas where it is active.
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