From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 11, 2019): Soldier hurt in clash with rebels in southern Negros
A Philippine Army trooper was slightly wounded in a clash with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, who attacked a patrol base of the 62nd Infantry Battalion, in Barangay Hilamonan, Kabankalan City on Thursday night.
Corporal Andin Jamison sustained minor injury on his right thigh.
A report of the 303rd Infantry Brigade said that between seven and nine rebels fired at the Hilamonan Temporary Patrol Base at about 7:45 p.m. and an intermittent firefight followed, lasting about 15 minutes.
The rebels then withdrew to the direction of Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City, where an NPA encampment was found by 62nd Battalion troopers last January 1.
Col. Benedict Arevalo, commander of the 303rd Brigade, said in a radio interview that the rebels’ action was a “typical hit-and-run,” and could be in retaliation for seizure of their camp.
He called on the troops anew to be “more aggressive and vigilant at all times.”
“I also encourage the civilian populace to continuously support the government forces and report any NPA activities in their area,” Arevalo added.
The 303rd Brigade, based in Murcia, Negros Occidental, can be reached through (0956)3282415.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1058631
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