BUTUAN CITY (PNA) – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel killed in a recent skirmish in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur has been identified and will be given a decent burial, the military here said.
In a statement Monday, July 25, the Philippine Army 65th Infantry Battalion (IB) identified the slain insurgent
SLAIN REBEL. A combatant of the New People's Army is killed during a 15-minute encounter with the troops of the 65th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur on Friday (July 22, 2022). The authorities were still determining the identity of the slain rebel.(Photo courtesy of 65IB) BUTUAN CITY - A New People's Army (NPA) rebel was killed in a 15-minute clash with troops of the 65th Infantry Battalion (65IB) in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur on Friday. In a statement released on Saturday, the 65IB reported that their troops were conducting a security patrol in the area when they encountered at least 10 NPA fighters. It said the rebels were disturbing the residents by asking for food supplies. "The security operation was launched in response to the complaints of the civilians and to ensure their security and protection," the 65IB said. A high-powered firearm, an anti-personnel mine, some ammunition, two backpacks, and personal belongi
BUTUAN CITY – Tired of running and hunger in the mountains, four members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily gave up to the pursuing government troops in Agusan del Norte.
Shown in photo are the four members of the Communist Terrorist Group who voluntarily gave up themselv