From the Manila Bulletin (December 30, 2021): Army discovers abandoned NPA camp in Iloilo (By Tara Yap)
The Philippine Army has discovered an abandoned camp of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in Leon town, Iloilo province.This was after soldiers of the 61st Infantry Battalion (61 IB) and 82nd Infantry Battalion (82 IB) came across the abandoned camp in Bucari village this week when they were going out to confirm tips from local residents of the presence of NPA rebels.
Two M-16 rifles are among the recovered items from an abandoned camp of the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Leon town, Iloilo province. (Army 61 IB/Manila Bulletin)
Lieutenant Colonel Harold Garcia, 61 IB commander, disclosed that the camp was about 150 square meters with 15 makeshift tents.
“It can accommodate about 35 people,” said Garcia.
Authorities believed that the NPA camp had been abandoned by the Sibat Platoon of the NPA’s Southern Front Committee.
Government soldiers also recovered two M-16 rifles and other ammunition.
The army lauded local residents for giving information.
“We are very thankful to the concerned civilians. We know our people were already tired of the troubles and exploitations made by these terrorists threatening our community,” expressed Garcia.
“As we end this year, we double our efforts to secure our people,” added Garcia.
Lieutenant Colonel Harold Garcia, 61 IB commander, disclosed that the camp was about 150 square meters with 15 makeshift tents.
“It can accommodate about 35 people,” said Garcia.
Authorities believed that the NPA camp had been abandoned by the Sibat Platoon of the NPA’s Southern Front Committee.
Government soldiers also recovered two M-16 rifles and other ammunition.
The army lauded local residents for giving information.
“We are very thankful to the concerned civilians. We know our people were already tired of the troubles and exploitations made by these terrorists threatening our community,” expressed Garcia.
“As we end this year, we double our efforts to secure our people,” added Garcia.
https://mb.com.ph/2021/12/30/army-discovers-abandoned-npa-camp-in-iloilo/
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