From Panay News (May 2, 2024): 2 rebels killed in Leon clash (By MA. THERESA LADIAO)
JAVINESILOILO – Two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with the Philippine Army’s 61st Infantry Battalion (61IB) in Barangay Cawilihan, Leon town yesterday morning.
Lieutenant Colonel J-Jay Javines, spokesperson of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), identified the fatalities as Nahum “Rodel/Bebong” Camariosa, squad leader of the remaining members of the dismantled Southern Panay Front, and alias “Nenz/Cedrick,” a member of the Regional Sentro De-Gravidad (RSDG).
Javines said soldiers of the 61IB were in the area in response to reports of armed individuals engaging in extortion and foraging activities.
The clash erupted when the government troops encountered at least 30 armed individuals believed to be members of the Southern Panay Front, Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay (SPF KR-Panay), under the leadership of Camariosa.
Five high-powered firearms, one improvised anti-personnel mine, four backpacks, and other war materials of the rebels were recovered after the encounter.
Lieutenant Colonel Arturo S. Balgos Jr., 61IB commanding officer, lauded the troops for their strong dedication and bravery in fighting the lawless elements that resulted to a successful encounter.
He also expressed his gratitude to the local residents who fearlessly provided reliable information on the location of the communist terrorist group (CTG).
The 61IB reiterated its call to CTG members to surrender, lay down their arms and go back to the folds of law and avail themselves of the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local integration program (E- CLIP) and other sustainment livelihood programs.
https://www.panaynews.net/2-rebels-killed-in-leon-clash/
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