Army encounters
CPP-NPA terrorists, incurs one casualty
By
DPAO, 8ID PA
September 16, 2018
CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan
City – Troops from the 63rd Infantry (Innovator) Battalion, 8th
Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, Philippine Army encountered CNT
members at Barangay Mahayag, Matuguinao, Samar on September 14,
2018.
Sgt Daniel B. Silagan was
reported to be killed in action during the said encounter, while it
is undetermined on the terrorist group.
The troops led by two
officers were on clearing operations when they encountered the
terrorists as previously reported seen at said barangay when a
20-minute firefight ensued. The enemy immediately withdraws sensing
the superiority of our forces.
Immediate appropriate
actions will be undertaken to attend to survivors of Sgt Silagan
including facilitation of due assistance and benefits. Meanwhile,
pursuit operation is being conducted by our forces under the
direction of the 803rd Infantry Brigade.
Maj. Gen. Raul M. Farnacio
AFP, Commander, 8ID in his message said, “I would like to express my
condolences to the bereaved family of our gallant soldier who
offered the supreme sacrifice while performing his duty. This
setback will not deter our resolve to continue our mandated task to
safeguard the people of Eastern Visayas.”
