From the Manila Bulletin (Mar 3, 2019): Rangers encounter Abu Sayyaf in Basilan
Government troops conducting focused military operations encountered more than 12 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) militants in Basilan on Friday, March 1.
A military report disclosed that troops of the Ninth Scout Ranger Company of the Third Scout Ranger Battalion were on patrol when they encountered about 20 ASG members in Barangay Camamburingan, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan Province, at about 10 a.m.
The encounter lasted for about 20 minutes, after which, the enemy withdrew towards the south.
No casualty was reported on the government side while on the enemy side it is yet to be determined as pursuit operations are still being conducted.
Armed Forces of the Philippines-Western Mindanao Command (AFP-WestMinCom) Chief Lt. Gen. Arnel B. Dela Vega said the group encountered by the troops were trying to reorganize but he gave the assurance: “We will not allow them to do so,”
“Intensified operations are currently being conducted to pursue the fleeing bandits,” Dela Vega added.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/03/rangers-encounter-abu-sayyaf-in-basilan/
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