A government soldier was hurt following an encounter with Communist New People’s Army Terrorist (CNT) in Eastern Samar on Monday.
(MANILA BULLETIN)
The wounded soldier was identified as Pfc. Eric L. Alegria who was hit on his right shoulder.
The military expressed belief that an undetermined number of CNTs were either hurt or killed as a result of the encounter.
A team from Bravo Company of the Army’s 87th Infantry (Hinirang) Battalion was conducting security patrol in the hinterlands of Eastern Samar when it encountered 10 CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs)in Brgy. Pinanag-an, Borongan, Eastern Samar at around 11:23 a.m..
Troops were checking on information relayed by the populace on the extortion activities of the armed group when the encounter ensued. The firefight lasted for about 15 minutes and resulted in the recovery of one M16 Elisco rifle SN: RP 101724.
Troops recovered five civilian backpacks containing documents used for CNTs Ideological Political Organizational (IPO) works, and one detonating cord.
Maj. Gen. Raul M. Farnacio, commander of the Army’s 8th Infantry Division, commended the troops for their utmost dedication in performing their mandated duty and urged them to be aggressive against the CNTs who continue to harass civilian communities.
In his statement, Farnacio said that while troops intensify internal Security Operations and Community Support Programs to deliver the basic services of the government and to protect the people, the CNTs continue their extortion activities and other criminal acts that instill fear and anxiety in the hearts and minds of peace-loving Filipinos.
“I urged you to lay down your arms and avail of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the government. You are fighting a bloody and senseless war only for your Bosses abroad who are in safe areas and living in a very comfortable lifestyle,” he said.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/07/25/soldier-hurt-in-eastern-samar-encounter/
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