ENCOUNTER. Members of the Philippine Army 61st Infantry Battalion (PA 61IB) clash with the New People's Army at Sitio Mapa, Barangay Calyat, Valderrama, Antique on Saturday (Aug. 24, 2024). A rebel was killed in the encounter. (Photo courtesy of the PA 61IB)
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed when the communist group clashed with government troops in Valderrama town, Antique on Saturday morning.
Lt. Col. Arturo Balgos, Jr., commander of the Philippine Army 61st Infantry Battalion, said the troop engaged seven NPA rebels in a five-minute firefight in upland Barangay Calyat at 9 a.m.
“The six rebels retreated, leaving one of their comrades dead,” he said in an interview.
The government forces recovered two assault rifles, an M16 and M14, with live ammunition and two long magazines for M16 rifle.
The slain rebel was transported to a Philippine Army Detachment in Valderrama for identification. (PNA)
