8ID troopers overruns NPA encampment in Samar
By DPAO, 8ID PA
May 17,
2012
CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan, Samar – A NPA encampment at vicinity Brgy
Hagbay, San Jose De Buan, Samar was overrun by military troops of 87th
Infantry Battalion, 801st Infantry Brigade, 8ID, PA under the
leadership of Ltc Cerilo C Balaoro on 11 May 2012.
Elements of 87th IB under 2Lt Verniel D Semblante discovered the NPA
encampment after they encountered undetermined number of rebels
earlier that day.
The said camp is composed of three (3) makeshift bunkers and one (1)
makeshift hall, which can accommodate about 20 people. After the fire
fight, government troops recovered long M16 rifle magazines with live
ammunitions, assorted medicines and subversive documents. This only
proves that the rebels are always on the run to avoid pursuing
government troops.
“Your 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, Philippine Army will
continue to intensify its security operations against this lawless
group in order to ensure the safety of our people and pursue
development efforts in every community in the Region” said BGen
Gerardo T Layug AFP, Commander, 8ID, PA. “We also enjoin the NPA
members to lay down their arms and submit themselves through peaceful
means and join the government in all peace and development efforts”
Layug added.
