A New People's Army (NPA) fighter was killed while two members of the 34th Infantry Battalion was wounded following a 45-minute firefight in Barangay Rombang, Laoang town,
Capt. Amado Gutierrez, 8th Infantry Division spokesperson, said their 34th Infantry Battalion was deployed in the area after reports reached them that the rebels were extorting food and money from the residents.
During the issuing firefight, a NPA fighter was killed and two government troopers, Pfc. Ambel G. Cabanjen and Cpl. Allan H. Virtudazo, were wounded.
Gutierrez said the rebels fled after seeing one of their number killed, leaving behind two M-16 automatic rifles, two improvised explosive devices and six backpacks containing personal items.
He added that the wounded soldiers are now in stable condition.
Major Gen. Gerardo T. Layug, 8th Infantry Division commander, lauded the troops for their efforts in serving and securing the people of Barangay Rombang from NPA extortion attempts.
“The unrelenting peace and security efforts and dedication of your soldiers to ensure that communities are always insulated from harm and violence manifest their commitment to service,” he added.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=548812
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