19IB feats over NPA rebels
killing one and recovering firearm
Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar - The Army's
19th Infantry Battalion prevailed over the attempted aggression of the
terrorist New People's Army (NPA) while they are conducting a routine
security patrol in the outskirts of Brgy. Tinaguban, Carigara, Leyte
early morning yesterday, May 22.
Report reaching to this office disclosed that around 4:00 in the
morning, elements of 19IB under First Lieutenant Malinche Tomarong were
conducting a usual patrol in the vicinity when some members of armed
terrorist sprayed them with fires.
Though encountering limited visibility, the troops managed to return
fire and made necessary action against their foes.
Exchange of fires lasted for almost five (5) minutes before the
terrorist fled, carrying with them their wounded comrades.
As a result, one (1) NPA was killed; an M14 rifle and back pack filled
with personal belongings and subversive documents were also recovered by
the troops upon clearing in the encounter site.
No reported hurt in the side of the government forces.
Major General Arthur Tabaquero immediately lauded the troops for the
successful security operations.
"As I've said in the past, while we continue to perform our mandated
task of preserving peace and stability in the province, we call to our
people to continuously give their usual support in the restoration of
peace stability for the ultimate attainment of development of the whole
province".
"We've shown this during the past automated election. If we can do it
once, why can't we do it one more time", the good general concluded.
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