Thursday, January 30, 2020

Kalinaw News: Two rebels killed in encounters at Malapatan

From Kalinaw News (Jan 30, 2020): Two rebels killed in encounters at Malapatan (By 73rd Infantry Battalion)



MALAPATAN, SARANGANI PROVINCE -Two Communist terrorists were killed during an encounter between the troops of 73rd Infantry Battalion and more or less 10 members of Weakened Guerilla Front TALA, Far South Mindanao Region in Barangay Kinam, Malapatan, Sarangani Province on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2020.

The troops recovered one (1) M16 rifle, one (1) M653, assorted belongings, and subversive documents.

“I commend the engaged troops and the people of Malapatan, Sarangani for their continued efforts in flushing out the communist terrorists from the community. The success of military operations can be attributed to the efforts of the Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in the province and municipality,” said Lt. Col. Ronaldo G Valdez, commander of the 73rd Infantry Battalion.

1st Lt. Orestes Fausto, Commander of Alpha Company, said in a statement that they received information from concerned citizens in the area regarding the presence of armed communist terrorists extorting foodstuff.

The troops fought in a one (1) hour and thirteen (13) minutes running gun battle against the terrorists who also withdrew towards the forested portion.

In response, the 73rd Infantry Battalion led by 1st Lt. Jessie P. Hinampas the battalion Civil-Military-Operations Officer, organized a Quick Reaction Team together with Office of the Municipal Mayor Hon. Salway Sumbo to provide assistance for a decent burial for the killed terrorists.

“The Army will continue its offensive against the terrorist NPAs. I also encourage the people to continously support the government by reporting NPA movement and activities in their communities,” said Lt. Col. Ronaldo G. Valdez, 73rd Infantry Battalion Commander.



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