Thursday, April 17, 2008

two soldiers wounded after an encounter with rebels in Sorsogon

Ma. Lourdes “Miami” Ebilane
April 17, 2008
Story 1: two soldiers wounded after an encounter with rebels in Sorsogon

Eight men team members of 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion and South Command of Philippine Army had an encounter with rebels allegedly members of the New People’s Army last April 15, 2008.

Based on the report that reached Sorsogon Provincial Police Office, PO1 Allan Montenaros said during the 30 minute encounter which started at around 8:00 am, two soldier of the Philippine Army were wounded.

The wounded were identified as Corporal Rolando Soler, suffered from shrapnel wounds on his left arm and Corporal Christopher Lagco who was wounded on his left foot. They are in good condition.

The army was conducting their patrol operations when the rebels attacked them. “According to the report we received, there were more or less 15 rebels, probably members of NPA who attacked our soldiers while patrolling on the area. That is their everyday routine, maybe the rebels think of a proper timing,” Montenaros said.

The incident occurred at Barangay San Ramon, Barcelona, Sorsogon. Recovered from the scene was one jungle pack (military backpack) owned by the rebels.

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