BUTUAN CITY – An undetermined number of communist-New People’s Army (NPA) terrorists were believed killed or wounded as gunbattle erupted between government security forces and communist terrorists in the hinterland area of Mangilit, Barangay Bal-ason, Gingoog City, Maisamis Oriental on Sunday, Dec.
OUTREACH. Soldiers spend time with children during a book launch in this Dec. 1, 2021 photo. The Philippine Army in Northern Samar is largely counting on the support of locals to win the war against the New People's Army in the province.(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army's 20th Infantry Battalion) TACLOBAN CITY- The Philippine Army in Northern Samar is largely counting on the support of locals to win the war against the New People's Army (NPA) in the province. Philippine Army's 20th Infantry Battalion spokesperson 2nd Lt. Joyce Ann Bayron said on Wednesday the recent recoveries of war materiel can be attributed to the collaboration between soldiers and community members. On March 28, residents of Can Maria village in Lapinig, Northern Samar revealed to soldiers the location of the NPA lair where they recovered several short firearms and ammunitions, four anti-personnel mines with a detonator, four hand grenades, and subversive documents. Acting on tips from local, gover