Kalinaw News: NPA Terrorists attack foreign observers of IP projects in Bukidnon

Posted to Kalinaw News (May 30, 2019): NPA Terrorists attack foreign observers of IP projects in Bukidnon



At least 10 were hurt this this morning (May 30, 2019) when NPA terrorists detonated an anti-personnel mine on a convoy of vehicles bearing foreign nationals, local volunteers and soldiers escorting the group while passing Sitio Nasandigan, Brgy Kalabugao, Impasug-ong Bukidnon.

Among those hurt were 7 army soldiers. In response, the soldiers returned fire and chased the perpetrators, hitting 3 NPA terrorists as revealed by the troops.

Foreigners from the IP communities in Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia came to Sitio Mintapod, Brgy Hagpa, Impasugong, Bukidnon to observe the activity of local IP community volunteers belonging to Higaonon Amamag Malandang Olandok Gagaw (HAMOG), a non-government organization which promotes cultural preservation in the area. The group is also supposed to have a forest visitation for their “PAUNLAY TA AGHIMICU” (forest visitation phase II). HAMOG sought the assistance of the Impasugong IPMR and the Philippine Army for security during their activity.

“We thought a tire exploded, then we heard burst of fire, somebody shouted duck” a foreigner said. We were afraid but we are very thankful to Filipino soldiers for providing us protection” she added.

“Our troops discovered 2 more anti-personnel mines that remained unexploded and left behid my the fleeing terrorists. Thise AP mines could have injured the foreign observers. The EOD and PNP SOCO are now recovering those AP mines to avoid harming civilians passers through. It is obvious that the incident this morning is a direct attack to civilians who are not involved and should be protected from any form of attack. This incident deserves international condemnation on the CPP-NPA terrorists” Col Edgardo De Leon, 403 Bde Commander said.

After the incident, the foreign delegation proceeded to Laguindingan Airport for their flight to their next destination.

403rd Infantry "Peacemaker" Brigade 4 Infantry Division Philippine Army
Cpt Marcelito Quijano
CMO Officer, 403Bde, 41D, PA
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
09564177497

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