From Kalinaw News (Feb 9, 2021): High-Powered Firearms seize in Pinabacdao, Samar clash
Fatima, Hinabangan, Samar – Operating troops of the 46th Infantry Battalion engaged in an encounter with the Communist NPA Terrorists following a tip from a resident regarding the presence of the terrorists in the vicinity of Barangay Layo, Pinabacdao, Samar on February 8, 2021.
During the conduct of focused military operations, the troops clashed against 10 CNTs in a 15-minute firefight.
No casualty was reported on the government side, while an undetermined number of casualties from the terrorist side following the bloodstains found in the route of withdrawal
Seized during the operation were two M16 rifles, nine backpacks, five cellphones, two flashlights, one power bank, one whistle, and subversive documents.
Lieutenant Colonel Rhomel R. Langcauon, Commanding Officer of 46th Infantry Battalion said the government troops will not stop until they see an end to the local communist armed conflict in the area especially now that the community is working closely with them.
“Dahil ito sa nararamdaman na ng ating mga kababayan ang serbisyong gobyerno hanggang sa mga liblib na mga barangay sa pamamagitan ng retooled community support program (RCSP), sila na mismo ang nagsusuplong sa atin sa kinaroroonan ng mga rebelde,” Langcauon said.
The 801st Infantry Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Camilo Z. Ligayo said that the army will continue its offensive against the NPA terrorists.
“We will assure the people of Samar that the Army will continue relentlessly and will use all its resources against the threat group. I thank the community and encourage the people to report to us any information on NPA movements and activities in their communities,” BGen.Ligayo said.
Ligayo also appealed to the NPA to lay down their arms and go back to the folds of the law because the government will support them as they undergo a series of transformation activities and livelihood trainings.
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