CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City - One (1) soldier
was killed and three (3) were wounded as a result of ongoing combat operations
by elements of 54th Infantry Battalion of 503rd Infantry Brigade, 5th
Infantry Division, Philippine Army against NPA remnants in Sitio Landing,
Barangay Camandag, Asipulo, Ifugao about 7:30am, October 14, 2014.
The
military forces lead by 1st Lieutenant James M. Carinan conducted
combat operations after they received
information about the presence of NPA remnants in the said area. Upon
approaching the reported area, they encountered
the enemy in heavy exchange of gunfires.
Pfc James
C En-Ale, Philippine Army was declared dead after the exchange of fire with
more or less 25 members of NPA remnants.
Three (3)
soldiers were also wounded namely: 1Lt James M. Carinan, Pfc John Ryl J.
Discaya and Pfc Raphy C Anongos.
Lieutenant
General Felicito Virgilio M Trinidad Jr, the NolCom Commander said, “the loss
of our comrades is a proof of our desire to pursue the peace and order in this
part of our country, even to the extent of sacrificing their own lives. This is
part of our mandate”.
“This will
not hinder us in pursuing our mission to
stop these lawless elements”. LtGen
Trinidad concluded.
The
military forces are still conducting pursuit operations in the vicinity of Brgy
Camandag, Asipulo, Ifugao.
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