At least seven suspected members of the rebel-communist group were killed in a firefight with state forces in Bobon in Northern Samar on Sunday, April 30, the Commander of the Visayas Command confirms. | Photo from the Philippine Army via Philippine News Agency
The Commander of the Visayas Command , in a statement, said their 803rd Infantry Brigade launched a joint-focused military operation in Brgy. Santander, Bobon in Northern Samar on Sunday dawn. It resulted in an armed encounter that led to the death of at least seven rebels, Viscom added. A separate report from state-owned media, Philippine News Agency, stated that another member, who managed to escape from the gunfight, later surrendered to authorities.
In the meantime, Lieutenant General Benedict Arevalo, Commander of Viscom, reiterated their warnings against the ‘remaining members’ of the rebel-communist group.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Seven suspected NPA cadres killed in Northern Samar encounterAt least seven suspected members of the New People’s Army were reportedly killed during a clash with the government forces in the hinterlands of Barangay Santander, Bobon, Northern Samar on Sunday, April 30. ManilaBulletin
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »
Wounded NPA rebel in Northern Samar encounter surrendersTACLOBAN CITY – Following the encounter between troops from the 803rd Infantry Brigade and members of the New People's Army which left seven armed rebels dead on Sunday, April 30, a wounded rebel surrendered to the 1st Northern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company in Barangay Trangue, Catarman, Northern Samar.
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »
Soldier shot and wounded by militiamen in Northern SamarTACLOBAN CITY — A soldier was shot and wounded by still unknown assailants believed to be members of a hit squad of the communist armed group in Las Navas town, Northern Samar on Friday evening,
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »
7 alleged NPA members killed, firearms seized in Northern Samar clashCaptain Jefferson Mariano of the 8th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office, says the operation was conducted in the hinterlands of Barangay Santander in Bobon.
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »
Construction worker dies after accidentally touching a live wire in SamarA construction worker died after touching a live wire of the Samar Electric Cooperative 1 while painting a roof in Barangay Hamorawon in Calbayog, Samar, on Saturday afternoon. | rdejonINQ /PDI
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »
7 alleged members of NPA die in encounter with military troops in SamarTACLOBAN CITY -- At least seven suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with government troopers in a remote village of Bobon town, Northern Samar at about 3
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »