From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 5): Army engineer killed, two others hurt
in Basilan ambush
A member of the Philippine Army (PA)'s 55th Engineering Brigade was killed while
two others were wounded after being fired upon by still unidentified lawless
elements in Ungkaya, Pukan, Basilan Monday afternoon.
Major Harold Cabunoc, PA spokesperson, said the incident took place around 3
p.m.... Cabunoc said local police are now conducting an investigation to identify the
perpetrators and determine the motive of the attack.
The 55th Engineering Brigade was deployed in Ungkaya, Pukan town to help
construct school buildings and implement the Basilan circumferential road
project.
Cabunoc added that Col. Carlito Galvez, Jr., 104th Brigade commander has sent
soldiers of the 4th Scout Ranger Battalion to pursue the perpetrators of the
crime.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&sid=&nid=&rid=468671
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