Kalinaw News: NPA killed in eastern Samar clash

From Kalinaw News (Jul 12, 2021): NPA killed in eastern Samar clash

BORONGAN CITY, Eastern Samar – Operating troops from the 78th Infantry Battalion engaged in an encounter with CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) in Brgy. San Andres (Upper), Borongan City, Eastern Samar at 11 am on July 11, 2021. The troops were conducting combat operations in response to the reported enemy presence and extortion activities in the said barangay.

The army has recently been receiving complaints from the farmers whose farms are situated in the hinterlands of the barangay that the NPA has been intimidating them to give a portion to the already scarce resources of the farmers and their families. A firefight ensued against approximately 15 CNTs that lasted for 20 minutes. The firefight resulted in the killing of one (1) armed NPA terrorist. No casualties are recorded on the government side. The following items were seized from the encounter site: an M16 rifle, a long magazine of 5.56mm, a backpack, an ICOM radio with battery and charger, and personal belongings.

Meanwhile, the cadaver of the unidentified terrorist rebel was turned over to the Borongan City Police Station for proper identification and disposition. Lieutenant Colonel Oliver C. Alvior, Commanding Officer of 78th Infantry Battalion, expressed his grief for the loss of life because of a fraudulent and worthless ideology peddled by the CPP-NPA terrorists. “I extend my most profound sympathy to the family of the slain rebel,” Alvior said. “Rest assured that he will be given a decent burial through the help of the City Government of Borongan.”Don’t waste your life in an ideology that has not only been unsuccessfully applied in real life throughout the long history of human affairs but an ideology that has always caused needless bloodshed. Surrender now before it’s too late; your family and nation are patiently waiting for your return to the fold of the law and Philippine society,” Alvior added.

The 78IB will continue to perform its mission with the active participation of the local populace in support of the government’s campaign in ending the local communist armed conflict.

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