BALER,
Aurora–The Armed Forces Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) pursues to fight the
New People’s Army (NPA) Remnants in Central and Northern Luzon.
In
an interview, Commander Northern Luzon Command, Lieutenant General Felicito
Virgilio M Trinidad Jr, AFP said that the 56 Infantry Battalion, 7th Infantry
Division, Philippine Army encountered more than ten (10) NPA remnants at Brgy.
Galintuja, Maria Aurora, Aurora, Yesterday at 6:30 in the morning, Wednesday, November
12, 2014.
Trinidad
said that one (1) section from Alpha Company, 56IB led by 2nd Lieutenant Ralph
Nino D Rosales while conducting combat operations on tips of the presence of
NPA remnants provided by concerned civilians, engaged the lawless elements in a
firefight that lasted for 30 minutes.
The NPA remnants were forced to escape to different directions.
“We
have been closely and vigilantly monitoring the activities of these NPA
remnants in our area. As expected, as the Christmas season approaches, the NPA
remnants are out to launch various illegal activities in order to extort from
the people who are preparing for the holiday festivities,” Trinidad explained.
The
other day, at 8:15 in the Monday morning of November 10, 2014, one (1) Platoon
of 81st Infantry Battalion led by Captain Dexter P Apsay also encountered about
ten (10) NPA remnants at Barangay Bugbuga, Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur that resulted
to the wounding of three (3) soldiers.
The
81st Infantry Battalion recovered numerous war materials from the enemy at the
encounter area.
“We
will continue to perform our duty 24/7 to ensure the security and safety of the
people. Our forces will remain vigilant so that the people can enjoy the
Christmas holiday,” he furthered.
The
Military troops under 56thIB and 81stIB continue to conduct pursuit operations
with tracking Dogs in the said areas. (Jason de Asis)
