Government troops safely bring home remains of 4 NPA rebels to families for proper burial. The 97th Infantry Battalion confirms the identities of the slain rebels and lauds the efforts of AFP and LGUs in ensuring proper funeral services. 97IB commander urges remaining NPA members to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the law, emphasizing respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. Deepest condolences to the families of the deceased rebels during this difficult time. (SunStar Zamboanga)
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THE troops of the Army’s 97th Infantry Battalion (IB) assigned in the frontline have been reminded to maintain a good rapport with the residents of Zamboanga del Norte province and to continue to be well-disciplined soldiers.
THE New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have executed a farmer for refusing to give them foodstuffs in a remote village of Zamboanga del Norte, the military reported