8ID intercepts splintered NPA members

By CMO Battalion, 8ID PA
October 15, 2010

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan, Samar  –  Terrorist New People’s Army (NPA) in the island of Samar suffer another major setback following the sustained successful feats of the Army’s 8th Infantry Division few days ago in the tri- boundary of Samar provinces.

Report reaching this headquarters from 20th Infantry Battalion states that a civilian provided information that some armed terrorists whom they believe to be part of the main enemy group engaged by the government forces in a series encounters recently were seen loitering in the periphery of Brgy Macatingog, Calbayog City attempting to source out support from the local folks.

Acting on the said report, the 20IB immediately organized and sent troops led by 1st Lieutenant Julius Muyco to check the enemy presence in the area. While traversing the route towards the barrio, troops encountered about seven (7) members of the armed terrorist NPA who immediately fled away after almost few minutes of exchange fires. An M16 rifle was recovered by the troops after the wounded rebels hurriedly escaped from the encounter site. No one was hurt in the government side while it could not be ascertained in the NPA side.

Meanwhile, Major General Mario Chan, Commander of the 8ID commended his troops for their heroic deeds. He also appreciated the action of the civilian who provided the timely information on the activities of the CTs in their barangay.

“The NPAs has no way to run.  They can no longer hide and seek refuge with the masses they believed to be theirs.  As I commend my troops for their successful deed of their mission, I would also like to recognize the support of the local folks for without it, our mission would not be carried out successfully”, says Major General Chan.