CARMEN, Surigao del Sur -- Four New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed in a clash with the Philippine Army in the mountainous area of Carmen town, Surigao del Sur Sunday afternoon, May 19.
Lt. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, 36th Infantry Battalion (IB) commander, said the troops encountered more or less 10 fully armed NPA terrorists of Sandatahang Pampropaganda sa Platoon 2, Weakened Guerilla Front 30 (SPP2, WGF30) under Raul Alacre alias Megan of North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC).
The exchange of fires lasted for about 15 minutes after which the NPA terrorists scampered to different directions leaving their wounded and killed comrades behind.
The four CNT members killed were identified as: Dylan Ghem Padilla Jimenez, Ruel Alacre; Fe Doliente; and Ermil Tomian. Except for Jimenez, the codenames of the other three NPAs are still being validated by the higher headquarters, the official said.
Seized from the encounter site were five high powered firearms composed of three AK47, and two M16 rifle, twelve magazines of AK-47, two long magazines of M16, three cellular phones, assorted ammunition, personal belongings and high valued documents.
Lt. Col. Trinidad has extended their deepest sympathies to the bereaved families of those NPAs killed. He added that they have already coordinated with the local government units and local authorities to ensure that the killed NPA terrorists will be delivered to their families for proper burial.
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1022306
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