Troopers from the 47th Infantry Battalion have successfully beaten off 20 rebels during an encounter in Sitio Pating, Barangay Magballo,
Third Infantry Division spokesperson Major Ray Tiongson said that their soldiers were on routine security patrol at 9:30 a.m when they encountered the rebel group whom residents said were threatening and trying to recruit minors in their village.
The firefight lasted for 20 minutes and the rebel quickly retreated after taking an undetermined number of casualties as proven by blood trails discovered by pursuing troopers.
A soldier was hurt in the encounter but now stable.
The encounter also resulted to the recovery of one .45 caliber pistol with live ammunition and backpacks that contain subversive documents.
Although the encounter happened in an area not affected by the super typhoon, the Army remains vigilant in protecting the civilian populace from these lawless armed elements.
“We are not putting our guards down in protecting the communities from the atrocious plans and activities of the CPP-NPA even we are occupied in our efforts to support the humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations in the most affected areas especially in Panay and Northern part of Negros Occidental. The Armed Forces of the Philippines here in Western Visayas is doing everything in its capacity to assist the local government units, government agencies and other organizations both local and international in extending the necessary services to the people in order to recover from devastation of the super typhoon," 3rd Infantry Division Major Gen. Aurelio Baladad said.
“We call on the people to remain vigilant and report any violent plans and activities of the CPP-NPA. Let us work together in helping our fellow Visayans who were greatly affected by the calamity,“ he added.
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