From the Philippine News Agency (May 4, 2022): NPA rebel slain in Agusan Norte clash (By Alexander Lopez)
Google map of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte.
A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed in a predawn encounter Wednesday with government forces in Agusan del Norte's town of Buenavista, police said.
In a report, the Agusan del Norte Police Provincial Office (ADNPPO) said a platoon of the 12th Scout Ranger Company was conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Barangay Macalang, Buenavista, at around 3:30 a.m. when they chanced upon some 20 NPA rebels.
“A 20-minute firefight immediately ensued, after which, the NPA rebels withdrew towards the south direction of Barangay Macalang,” ADNPPO said.
Government troops recovered from the encounter site the body of an NPA guerrilla and three AK-47 rifles.
Authorities are still trying to determine the identity of the slain rebel, the report said.
The insurgents belong to the NPA's Sub-Regional Committee 3, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee, it added.
Personnel from the Buenavista municipal police are currently conducting checkpoints along the vicinity of Barangay Macalang.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1173647
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