Kalinaw News: 2 NPA rebels killed in Negros Occidental clash

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 18, 2021): 2 NPA rebels killed in Negros Occidental clash



CAUAYAN, Negros Occidental – Two communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels died in an encounter with government forces on April 17, 2021, (Saturday) at Purok Yuring, Sitio Dash 7, Brgy Bulwangan, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental.

The 40-minute firefight ensued between the Army’s 15th Infantry Batallion and believed to be members of Platoon 3, Southwest Front of KR-NCBS. The relentless efforts of the soldiers forced the enemies to scamper in different directions, leaving their dead comrades behind, and the troop’s recovery of Two (2) Caliber 45 pistols with magazines and ammunition, one (1) hand grenade, extortion letters, subversive documents, cellphones, and personal belongings. No casualties were recorded on the part of the government forces.

15IB were conducting CSP sustainment operations in Hinoba-an Municipality and acted on the report of NPA presence in the area. Accordingly, the NPA terrorists were on their recovery and extortion activities and are sowing fear in the previously cleared areas of Hinoba-an, which prompted the local populace to immediately report their presence in the community.

The two (2) fatalities were brought to Porras Funeral Homes at Purok IV, Brgy 1, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental. They were identified as alias Micheal/ Nonoy, and alias Ken-ken of Platoon 3, SWF, KR-NCBS.

15IB Commanding Officer Lt. Col Erwin Cariño expressed his gratitude to the residents of Sitio Yuring, Brgy Bulwangan, for giving timely and accurate information on the presence and plans of the NPA terrorist in their locality.

“The encounter is a clear result of the collaborative efforts made by the government and the community. It manifested the success and gains of our Community Support Programs and expressed the desire of the community to be free from CTG terroristic infiltration and influence in their locality. They truly understood and embraced the realms of true progress and development casting away the menace brought by the NPA terrorist.” Cariño said.

“We extend our condolences to the bereaved family of the two NPA terrorist who lost their life in fighting for a lost cost. With the help of the local government of Hinoba-an, we can assure the assistance and decent burial of the deceased.” Cariño added.

Col Leonardo I Peña, 302nd Brigade Commander commends the troops under the 15th Infantry Battalion for the sacrifices and dedication that they have demonstrated and lauds for the participation of the community from Barangay Bulwangan of Hinobaan, Negros Occidental for the information that they provided to our soldiers. With the community support program that we do in their barangay, they now know their role in the Whole of the Nation Approach and they objectively participate in the government’s campaign to end the Local Communist Armed Conflict.

“Our government is always open to help and assist the remaining Communist NPA Terrorists to a peaceful surrender. It is better for them to embrace peace as they are no longer welcome in the community. The people of Negros have been longing for peace and progress for a better and brighter future of their children,” Col Peña said.

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