Captain Isagani
Viernes, acting chief of the 8ID Public Affairs Office, said Thursday that the
NPA camp located in Barangay Antol, Calbiga, Samar ,
were seized last Friday after an hour of firefight with around 40 NPA rebels
manning the area.
Two soldiers were
wounded during the firefight while a number of rebels were wounded or killed,
as blood stains were seen in their route of withdrawal, said Lieutenant Colonel
George Domingo, commanding officer of 87th Infantry Battalion based in Calbiga
town.
He said the
seized NPA encampment has 30 makeshift huts, two kitchens, and three
"bulwagan" (halls) that can accommodate 50 persons.
Recovered from
the scene of the encounter were a M60 General Purpose Machine Gun with 90
rounds ammunition, one M653 rifle (Baby Armalite), two pieces of Claymore-type
landmines, one flat screen TV (32”), one set of Cignal cable transceiver, one
generator set, one chainsaw, several medical equipment and medicines, assorted
foodstuffs and subversive documents.
“The successful
operation was the fruit of the ongoing partnership between the 87IB and the
local government units of Pinabacdao and Calbiga, Samar ,
headed by their respective local chief executives and the local populace in
safeguarding their communities,” Domingo said.
Major General Jet
Velarmino, commander of the 8ID, thanked the civilians who informed them about
the presence of the NPA camp in the area.
He said the
encounter was a big blow to the NPA rebels who will be celebrating their
anniversary on December 26.
He again appealed
to the NPA rebels to return to the folds of law and help stop "senseless
killings" among fellow Filipinos.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/tacloban/local-news/2015/12/18/npa-camp-war-materials-seized-calbiga-samar-447669
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