From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 1): Military officer killed in encounter with 'ALG' in Davao Oriental
A military officer was killed following an encounter with members of an "armed lawless groups" (ALGs) in Manay town, Davao Oriental Wednesday afternoon.
Capt. Rhyan Batchar, 10th Infantry Division public affairs officer, said the slain officer was with a joint military-police team responding to reports of ALGs who were threatening residents of Barangay Lambog, of the above-mentioned town, when the clash took place.
In the ensuing firefight, the still unidentified officer was killed while his companions managed to drive away the bandits who left behind a M-16 automatic rifle.
Major Gen. Rafael C. Valencia, 10th Infantry Division commander, said they will continue to abide by the suspension of offensive operations but will not stop in providing security to the people being harassed and intimidated by these lawless elements.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=960247
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