Kalinaw News: Army’s 11IB seized firearms during Valentine’s Day clash in Negros Oriental

From Kalinaw News (Feb 15, 2021): Army’s 11IB seized firearms during Valentine’s Day clash in Negros Oriental



SIATON, Negros Oriental – Operating troops of the 11th Infantry (Lapu-Lapu) Battalion, Philippine Army engaged in an encounter with MOL six (6) NPA members believed to be remnants of Southeast Front, Komiteng Rehiyon Negros, Cebu, Bohol, and Siquijor (SEF, KR – NCBS) at Sitio Balaskan, Barangay Napacao, Siaton, Negros Oriental at about 6:00 AM of February 14, 2021 (Sunday).

The 11IB launched relentless Focused Military Operations (FMOs) as a response to the reports of some peace-loving and concerned residents on the armed group’s presence in the area.

The firefight lasted for about 15 minutes.

No casualty was reported on the government side, while an undetermined number of casualties from the terrorist side were reported following the bloodstains found in the withdrawal route.

Recovered from the encounter site were one (1) M16 rifle, one (1) caliber .45 pistol, one (1) Laptop, five (5) cellular phones, personal belongings, and subversive documents containing high intelligence value.

It can be recalled that elements of the 11th Infantry (Lapu-Lapu) Battalion, Philippine Army also encountered the said remnants of SEF, KR – NCBS at Sitio Libjo, Barangay Tayak, Siaton, Negros Oriental on Christmas eve, December 24, 2020 (Thursday), that resulted to the death of two (2) communist terrorist members – Ka George and Ka MJ.

Lieutenant Colonel Ramir Redosendo, Commanding officer of 11IB, stated, “I would like to express my gratitude to the community for providing timely information that led to the successful operation. Another win for the government forces and Negrosanon.”

“Your army in Negros Oriental is determined to end the local communist armed conflict in the province. We will continue to safeguard the people and the community against those who continue to pursue their twisted ideology and sow terror,” Ltc Redosendo added.



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