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SEIZED LAIR. Military troops from the 1001st Infantry Brigade overrun a New People's Army (NPA) burrow following a clash on Wednesday (Feb. 9, 2022) in Barangay Tandawan, New Bataan, Davao de Oro. The encounter between the troopers and NPA rebels, led by a certain Leo Lacumbo alias Ole, lasted for more than an hour. (Photo courtesy of 1001st IBde) DAVAO CITY - The head of the Army's 1001st Infantry Brigade (1001st IBde) on Thursday assured residents of Sitio Tandik, Barangay Tandawan, New Bataan, Davao de Oro of their safety, following an encounter between government troops and members of the communist New People's Army (NPA) in the area. "We call on to the populace of Barangay Tandawan not to panic. The troops are here to protect you from any harm brought about by atrocities of the NPA," said Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III, commander of 1001IB. Following a tip from a concerned citizen, troops from the 1001st IBde figured in an armed clash Wednesday in the sitio wit