From the Visayan Daily Star (Oct 20): Death of 5 soldiers denied
The New People’s Army Mt. Cansermon Command in a statement yesterday alleged that five soldiers were killed and five were injured in an encounter in Sitio Nabali-an, Brgy, Carol-an, Ayungon, Negros Oriental, Thursday.
Capt. Eduardo Precioso, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs Office chief, however, said the claim was part of the disinformation campaign of the NPA.
Two soldiers were slightly injured in anabout 40-minute gunbattle, while a member of the NPA identified only as Dagul, was killed, he said.
Two backpacks, two handheld radios with chargers, two magazines of AK-47 rifles with ammunition, two rifle grenades, and subversive documents were recovered at the encounter site.
Lt. Col. Egberto Dacoscos, 62nd Infantry Battalion commander, attributed the vigilance of residents to the information they received on the presence of armed men. This clearly indicates that they are tired of the CPP-NPA ruthlessness and injustices, he said
Dacoscos said the gunbattle between 62IB soldiers and about 15 NPA rebels ensued while government forces were approaching the area.
Precioso said the cadaver of the slain rebel has yet to be claimed by members of his family and relatives.
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2018/October/20/topstory6.htm
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