MikeLigalig.com

Gov’t troops encounter NPA rebels in Rodriguez, Rizal
By Pau Mojar

RODRIGUEZ, Rizal, March 2 (PNA) -- Government military troops encountered an undetermined number of armed New People’s Army (NPAs) rebels on Thursday morning at Sitio Lam-aw, Barangay Puray in this town.

In a report from the Philippine Army (PA) 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) public affairs chief, 1 Lieutenant Xy-Zon Meneses said the armed encounter lasted for 10 minutes as troopers launched their offensives following a tip from a resident on the presence of the armed rebels.

1Lt. Meneses disclosed that their intelligence reports also confirmed that the NPA terrorists have consolidated to launch a tactical offensive at Patrol Basia Apia in Barangay Calawis, Antipolo City.

The reports also revealed insurgents were out to liquidate their former supporter known as Ka Egay at Sitio Dapis, Barangay Puray in Rodriguez, Rizal.

No casualty was reported from the government side while the military initially reported on undetermined number of casualties from the enemies during the encounter.

Major General Rhoderick Parayno, 2ID commander, said the troops are still in the area for their pursuit operations to track down the fleeing rebels.

2ID also reported they have neutralized two top-ranking NPA leaders following their intensified military offensives after the NPA declared termination of their ceasefire and the government’s abrogation of the ceasefire and declaration of an all out war against the communist insurgents.

The government forces also recovered four high-powered firearms and various ammunition and explosives from their military operations against the rebels. (PNA)

Linkback: https://tubagbohol.mikeligalig.com/index.php?topic=85851.0