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Official Philippine Army Press Release

Press Release No. 03-078

Date Released: 17 February 2010


NPA rebel killed in Surigao encounter


A New People's Army rebel was killed in an encounter with the Philippine Army troops in Surigao del Sur this morning.

Reports reaching the Philippine Army headquarters from field unit disclosed that elements of the 36th Infantry Battalion encountered more or less five NPA rebels in Brgy Bolhoon, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur at about 10:15 this morning. The firefight resulted to one enemy killed and the recovery of one M16 rifle.

There was no reported fatality from the government side. Troops are still scouring the area to protect the residents from possible NPA atrocities.

Four months before the June 2010 deadline, the Philippine Army continues to deliver wins for the AFP in this final phase of anti-insurgency campaign. The Philippine Army never wavers in its commitment to bring lasting peace and sustainable progress for the Filipino people. #



 

   

 

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