Published July 7, 2021, 10:44 AM
TACLOBAN CITY – Three were confirmed dead, while four were reportedly wounded when a newly established military camp was attacked in Jipapad, Eastern Samar by suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) Wednesday morning (July 7).
Initial reports disclosed that one enlisted personnel of the 52nd Infantry Battalion and two members of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit were killed in action and about four more were wounded from the government side.
DARING ATTACK. Medical staff attend to one of the wounded moments after alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebels attacked the camp of the 52nd Infantry Battalion Wednesday morning, July 7 in Sitio Cabatas, Barangay Jipapad Eastern Samar. (Photo courtesy Arteche Mayor Roland Evardone/MANILA BULLETIN)