8ID soldiers uncovered NPA training camp in Eastern Samar

By Maj. OTHELO D. YAÑEZ, (FA) PA
June 15, 2007

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan, Samar  –  Elements of Charlie Company, 14th Infantry Battalion led by Second Lieutenant Estabilo discovered two NPA camps believed to be used a training ground of the New People’s Army in Barangay Boco, Can-avid, Eastern Samar on Sunday (June 10).

Reports reaching 8ID headquarters revealed that the troops were responding to a reported presence of fully armed men when they discovered said camps. The first enemy safehouse was discovered near the Cagabaca creek in barangay Boco of Can-avid while the other camp was uncovered not far from the first camp which was located at same barangay.

The first camp can accommodate more or less twenty (20) persons while the second camp is composed of four (4) halls, three (3) kitchens, six (6) out posts, four (4) comfort rooms and a training ground that can accommodate more or less two hundred persons.

Initial reports revealed that the NPA has abandoned said camps due to the intensified pursuit operations being conducted by the military in the area. The troops are still conducting pursuit operations in the area to track down scampering NPA.

Major General Armando L. Cunanan, AFP, Commanding General of the 8th Infantry Division commended the elements of 14IB led by Second Lieutenant Estabilo for their successful operation that resulted to the discovery of the said camps.