The military announced that the commanding officer of the NPA in Negros island was killed during clashes between government troops and communist rebels in Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental. READ:
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – The military announced on Tuesday, October 11, that the commanding officer of the New People’s Army in Negros island was killed during clashes between government troops and communist rebels in Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental the day before.
The military said Nanta was identified when troops brought his body to the Himamaylan police station. “He is, directly and indirectly, responsible for the death of soldiers, policemen, Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit, and innocent civilians. He is also responsible for the ambush of policemen in Binalbagan early this year,” said Pasaporte.The provincial government said that 15,000 individuals or 3,543 families from barangays 3, Carabalan, and Cabadiangan were affected by clashes.
EVACUEES. One of 14 evacuation sites for more than 5,000 temporarily homeless Himamaylan City residents.
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