Firearms and ammunition were recovered by the 62nd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army after a clash with the New People’s Army rebels in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental on Sunday (July 4, 2021). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army)BACOLOD CITY: A suspected member of the New People's Army's (NPA) Special Partisan Unit was killed in an encounter with the Army's 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB) at Sitio Pitik Pitik, Barangay Luz, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Sunday. The fatality was identified as Randy Tapales who was implicated in various killings in Guihulngan City, including the fatal ambush on Cpl. Mark Anthony Quiocson at Barangay Luz on July 1, 2020, according to the Army. Lt. Col. Melvin Flores, 62nd IB commander, expressed his sincerest sympathies and condolences to the family of the slain rebel.

Source: Manila Times July 06, 2021 16:41 UTC