From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 11): Army, communist rebels clash in Leyte
Government troops exchanged gunfire with communist rebels in an upland village in Albuera, Leyte Friday afternoon, days after the termination of their ceasefire.
Col. Francisco Mendoza, Jr. commander of the Army’s 802nd brigade based in Camp Jorge Downes here, said a platoon of soldiers engaged in a brief fire fight against six armed men believed to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA).
The troop, composed of 20 members, was conducting a combat operation in the area at about 4 p.m. on Friday when they encountered the armed men, heading towards the hinterland San Pedro village, carrying food supply.
The men allegedly opened fire at the soldiers. As government troops retaliated, the rebels scampered to various directions, leaving their items.
There was no reported casualty from both camps following the exchange of gunfire that lasted five to 10 minutes.
The troop scoured the area but did not find any trace of NPA presence anymore.
Mendoza said since the ceasefire has been lifted, combat operations will be held to ensure the protection and safety of people.
Recently, there were reported sightings of rebels in the area and nearby towns, however, Mendoza guaranteed that they will safeguard communities against any threat.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=963085
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