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NPA Member Killed in Clash with Government Forces in Eastern Samar

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A member of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed in a 15-minute clash with government forces in the mountains of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, the Philippine Army reported on Monday. The rebel, identified as Jomar Discar, a resident of San Mateo village in Borongan City, was found dead along with an M653 Carbine rifle, three backpacks, a bandoleer, and five short magazines. The clash occurred after government troops, led by the 63rd Infantry Battalion, conducted a strike operation following a report from the community on the presence of armed individuals demanding food from villagers.

Key Takeaways:

  • A member of the New People's Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with government forces in Borongan City, Eastern Samar.
  • The rebel, identified as Jomar Discar, was a resident of San Mateo village in Borongan City.
  • The clash occurred after government troops, led by the 63rd Infantry Battalion, conducted a strike operation in response to a report from the community about the presence of armed individuals demanding food from villagers.
  • The Philippine Army seized an enemy encampment made up of seven makeshift tents and apprehended no one else in the operation.
  • Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the Army's 802nd Infantry Brigade, urged NPA fighters in Eastern Samar and Samar provinces to abandon the group or face a senseless death.
  • The incident is part of the Philippine Army's ongoing campaign against the NPA in the region.

Statistics:

  • 1 NPA member killed in the clash with government forces.
  • 1 M653 Carbine rifle seized by government troops.
  • 3 backpacks, 1 bandoleer, and 5 short magazines seized by government troops.
  • 7 makeshift tents seized by government troops composing the enemy encampment.
  • 1 province affected: Eastern Samar.
  • 1 village affected: San Mateo, Borongan City.
  • 1 time frame mentioned: Sunday (date not specified in the original text).

Sources:

  • Philippine News agency (June 16, 2025) "NPA member killed in clash with gov't forces in Eastern Samar"

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