THE Eastern Mindanao Command reported that a series of encounters between its units and the New People’s Army have resulted in the deaths of two members of the movement and the recovery of firearms.
Among these encounters, said Major Alex Mindalano, spokesperson of the command, was the encounter in Sitio Tun-ogan, Barangay Lilingayon, Valencia City, Bukidnon on April 16 that resulted in the death of a rebel.
The encounter took place after the soldiers of the First Special Battalion was able to thwart the plan of the outlawed group to launch an operation.
The incident also led the soldiers to recover firearms, including explosive devices, and other belongings.
The report added that another rebel was killed in another encounter in Sitio Magkahunao, Barangay Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur two days earlier.
The military added there were other clashes the week before that.
