CADAVER. A decomposing cadaver believed to be that of a New People's Army (NPA) member was discovered by government troops in Purok 6, Barangay Panoraon Maco, Davao de Oro on Friday (Jan. 28, 2022). The body was discovered after a concerned citizen reported a foul smell in the area which prompted the troops to conduct a search. (Photo courtesy of 1001st Infantry Brigade) DAVAO CITY - Troops from the 1001st Infantry Brigade on Friday discovered an unidentified cadaver of a New People's Army (NPA) rebel, five days after they clashed with the communist group in Purok 6, Barangay Panoraon Maco, Davao de Oro. In a statement on Saturday, Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III, commander of the 1001st IB, said a concerned citizen reported a foul smell in the area which led the troops to the decomposing cadaver, along with an M16 rifle, a bandolier, a backpack with subversive documents, and personal belongings. "It is quite ironic that the NPAs left one of their fatally wounded comrade behi