Miami
April 21, 2008
Story 3: One soldier killed in an encounter with rebels in Isabela
Soldier identified as Private First Class Joel Aga-yong was killed in an encounter with alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Ilagan, province of Isabela.
Based on the report received by Isabela Provincial Police office, the 45th IB of Philippine Army is conducting their patrol operations at the Barangay Sta. Victoria, Ilagan, Isabela when the rebels attacked them.
Based on the report, there were about 30 NPAs who attacked them at around 6:00 am of April 20, 2008. The fire fight lasted for an hour.
There were no other reported injured or casualty, the rebels immediately escaped and run for their lives after the one hour encounter.
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