NSURGENCY-FREE — Major General Angelito M. de Leon, commander of the army’s 7th Infantry Division, signs a document reaffirming the status of La Union as insurgency-free at the 2nd Quarter Meeting of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) of Region 1 at Diego Silang Hall, Capitol, San Fernando City. Looking on are La Union Governor Francisco Emmanuel Ortega, III (left) and Chief Superintendent Charlo Collado, Police Regional Office 1 director. (Freddie G. Lazaro)
The latest skirmish between soldiers and New People’s Army (NPA) rebels broke out yesterday morning in Barangay Sorioan, here, where at least five government troopers were wounded, the police reported.
Senior Superintendent Jovencio Badua, Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) director who rushed to the battle site, said heavily-armed guerrillas ambushed troopers from the army’s 81st Infantry Battalion at 10:15 a.m.
Senior Superintendent Jovencio Badua, Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) director who rushed to the battle site, said heavily-armed guerrillas ambushed troopers from the army’s 81st Infantry Battalion at 10:15 a.m.
The squad of 10 army soldiers led by 2nd Lieutenant Jade Lyzterdan Gavino came under heavy fire that resulted in the wounding of five troopers, but they returned fire and also inflicted casualties on the rebel side, said Badua who was quoting civilian witnesses.
A running gun battle ensued, prompting Lt. Colonel Eugenio Osias, commanding officer of the 81 IB to send additional forces to Barangay Sorioan.
Insurgency-free
The encounter in Ilocos Sur comes two days after high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 1 declared the neighboring province La Union as insurgency-free.
A running gun battle ensued, prompting Lt. Colonel Eugenio Osias, commanding officer of the 81 IB to send additional forces to Barangay Sorioan.
Insurgency-free
The encounter in Ilocos Sur comes two days after high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 1 declared the neighboring province La Union as insurgency-free.
Major General Angelito M. De Leon, the commander of the army’s 7th Infantry Division based in the Ilocos Region, reaffirmed the status of La Union as insurgency-free during the 2nd quarter meeting of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) in Diego Silang in San Fernando City, La Union.
Surrenderers
A couple of days before that in Abra province, still in Northern Luzon, eight NPA guerrillas belonging to the Sangay Organization under the Militia ng Bayan surrendered to the Abra PPO and the army’s 24th Infantry Battalion.
Chief Superintendent Elmo Sarona, regional director of the Cordillera police, said the surrenderers even pledged to support the plans and programs of the government as they laid down their arms.
Likewise, a rebel known as “Ka Belly Joy” and Ka Bibeth” surrendered to the army’s 17th Infantry Battalion based in Masin, Alcala, Cagayan.
Surrenderers
A couple of days before that in Abra province, still in Northern Luzon, eight NPA guerrillas belonging to the Sangay Organization under the Militia ng Bayan surrendered to the Abra PPO and the army’s 24th Infantry Battalion.
Chief Superintendent Elmo Sarona, regional director of the Cordillera police, said the surrenderers even pledged to support the plans and programs of the government as they laid down their arms.
Likewise, a rebel known as “Ka Belly Joy” and Ka Bibeth” surrendered to the army’s 17th Infantry Battalion based in Masin, Alcala, Cagayan.
Lt. Col. Camilo A. Saddam said he hopes more guerrillas will find it in their hearts to return to the fold of the law and enjoy the benefits and privileges of being a citizen under the duly-elected government.
http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/22/npas-ambush-troopers-in-ilocos-s-5-wounded/
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