A ranking communist rebel leader and one of his followers were killed in a clash with security forces in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. Killed were Pedro Codaste, deputy secretary of Komisyon Mindanao (KOMMID), and “Zandro,” a member of the New People’s Army (NPA). Codaste, also known as “Gonyong” and “Serv,” is believed to have acted as KOMMID […]
SEIZED FIREARMS. Photo shows four of the six firearms, along with other provisions, that were recovered from New People's Army guerrillas during separate encounters on the border of Misamis Oriental and Agusan del Norte provinces on Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2021). Two NPA rebels were also killed in the encounters. (Photo courtesy of 4ID) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Two communist New People's Army (NPA) guerrillas were killed while six firearms were recovered during separate encounters with state troopers in the borders of Misamis Oriental and Agusan del Norte, the military here said Wednesday. In a statement, Maj. Francisco Garello, the Army's 4th Infantry Division (ID) public affairs office chief, said the encounters took place Tuesday between Sitio Mangilit, Barangay Bal-ason, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental; and Sitio Malague, Barangay Guinabsan, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. "In Buenavista, the 23rd Infantry Battalion (IB) recovered one firearm, while the 58IB, together with the
Remains of soldier from Misamis Oriental identified through DNA samples
Jul 13, 2021 7:53 AM PHT
Froilan Gallardo
53-year-old Carlos Dapanas Sr. watched in silence as the military honor detail brought the white wooden casket of his son inside the gym in Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City, on Monday, July 12.
His son and namesake Carlos Jr. was among the 87 Army soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division who boarded the ill-fated Philippine Air Force C-130 that crashed in Patikul, Sulu, on July 4.
Army Private Dapanas, from Manticao town, Misamis Oriental, was identified only through DNA tests. His father was swabbed in Tipanoy, Iligan City, on Friday.
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