BACOLOD CITY – Four rebels were killed as the Philippine Army 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB) clashed anew with the New People’s Army (NPA) in Sitio Cambawgon, Barangay Trinidad, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Sunday, May 21.
RESCUERS carry the remains of four NPA rebels who were killed in a clash with government forces in Barangay Trinidad, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Sunday, May 21. (Photo courtesy of 62nd IB)
The Army has yet to identify the slain rebels.
In a report from the 62nd IB, the military said they and at least eight unidentified armed men engaged in a firefight lasting for about 20 minutes.
Two NPA rebels surrendered but the Army has yet to provide details about the reported surrender.
The clash resulted in the recovery of some firearms, ammunition, improvised explosive device, war materials, and personal belongings.
The encounter came a day after a series of clashes erupted in Barangay Quintin Remo, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental where five NPA rebels were killed.
Troops of the 62nd IB are calling on the fleeing rebels to voluntarily surrender, especially the wounded so that they can be treated in hospital.
Government forces warned the rebels to return to the fold of the law, as the 62nd IB will never stop hunting them to ensure that long and lasting peace will be attained in central Negros.