Thursday, March 12, 2020

Gov’t troops seize NPA camp in Masbate

From the Manila Bulletin (Mar 11, 2020): Gov’t troops seize NPA camp in Masbate (By Nino Luces)

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur – Government troops have seized four huts believed to be a camp of New Peoples’ Army (NPA) rebels in the remote village of Milagros town, Masbate province on Monday.

Army Captain John Paul Belleza, Ninth Infantry Division (9ID) spokesperson, said that troops of the Second Infantry Battalion (2IB) and Masbate Police Provincial Office (PPO)
discovered the abandoned camp in Sitio Little Baguio, Barangay San Antonio while conducting security operations.

Recovered from the site were 336 rounds of live ammunition for M16 rifle, two radios, medical equipment and supplies, printer, anti-personnel mine (APM) switch, personal belongings, and subversive documents.


“Joint Task Force Bicolandia (JTFB) under Major General Fernando T Trinidad directed the troops to intensify the security measures in the area to stop the violence and atrocities of NPA members in different communities. Gen. Trinidad reminded the public to be wary of the rebel’s illegal activities and recruitment scheme. He also asked for continuous cooperation and support in the government’s campaign in attaining lasting peace in Bicol region,” Belleza said.

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