NPA commander slain in Davao Oriental encounter 588 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Mike U. CrismundoBUTUAN CITY – A commander of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed, together with one of his team leaders, in a fierce gun battle with government troops in Sigan area, Barangay Maragatas, Davao Oriental, early morning Thursday. “The CNTs are entering Lupon, Davao Oriental and planned to recover their lost mass base there,” the 10th ID said. Many were also believed wounded, according to the 10th ID statement. The 28th IB troops recovered two M16 Armalite rifles, an M203 grenade launcher, an improvised explosive device, assorted live bullets and three backpacks containing subversive documents and personal belongings.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 14, 2018 08:48 UTC