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Philippine Military Foils Communist Attack in Surigao del Sur

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Combat troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines successfully thwarted an attack by the New People's Army in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, Friday afternoon. The attack occurred in Barangay Pantukan, where government forces were conducting security patrol and social services. The rebels, believed to be members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee, were driven off by government troops who put up blocking positions along their route of withdrawal. Although the rebels suffered undetermined casualties, no government forces were injured in the firefight.

Key Takeaways:

  • The attack by the New People's Army was foiled by the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, leading to undetermined casualties among the rebels.
  • Government troops, led by the 58th Infantry Battalion, stationed at Barangay Pantukan, conducted security patrol and social services before being fired upon by the rebels.
  • The Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee is believed to have been responsible for the attack.
  • Chief Supt. Lino Calingasan, regional director of PRO 13, deployed regional and provincial mobile forces to assist the pursuing Army troops.
  • Brig. Gen. Mario F. Chan, commanding general of the Philippine Army's 4th "Diamond" Division, ordered massive pursuit operations against the fleeing rebels.

Statistics:

  • Undetermined number of casualties among the New People's Army rebels.
  • No government forces were injured in the firefight.
  • The attack occurred in Barangay Pantukan, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur.
  • 58th Infantry Battalion led by 2nd Lt. Nestor Endozo was involved in the operation.
  • The Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee is believed to have been responsible for the attack.

Sources:

  • "Combat troops foil NPA attack in Surigao del Sur." Philippine News Agency, 9 Aug. 2023.
  • "Armed Forces of the Philippines." Philippine Army Website, 2023.

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