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BACOLOD CITY – The military recovered a firearm in an encounter with the New People’s Army (NPA) in Sitio Tayubong, Barangay Puso, La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Christmas Eve.
TROOPS recover a .45 caliber pistol after a clash with the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Puso, La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Sunday, December 24. (Photo courtesy of 62nd IB)
The Army 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB) occurred after it responded to information from civilians regarding the presence of the NPA in the area.
The firefight ensued for about three minutes that resulted in the recovery of a .45 caliber pistol with live ammunition.
In a statement, the 62nd IB said that it is grateful for the cooperation and unwavering support of civilians in Barangay Puso.
The gun battle also happened after the Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA declared a two-day ceasefire from
December 25 to December 26.
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