1 NPA rebel killed, 3 arrested in COMVAL encounter
A New People's Army rebel was killed, while three others were captured
in an encounter with the government troops in Compostela Valley on
November 11.
Reports reaching the Philippine Army headquarters disclosed that
elements of the 5th Scout Ranger Company, 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion
encountered more or less five NPA rebels in Brgy Lahi, Maragusan,
Compostela Valley, resulting to one enemy killed and the capture of
three others.
The Army troops also recovered high-powered firearms which include three
M16 rifles and an M14 rifle, various ammunition, and subversive
documents from the encounter site.
The continuous arrests and surrenders of NPA rebels and the
neutralization of their camps have weakened the rebel group
considerably. With only eight months remaining before the June 2010
deadline, the Philippine Army keeps pace in delivering lasting peace and
stability in the country this 2010 and beyond. #
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