Clash between BIFF, troops leaves 2 civilians dead
The BIFF claims the death of the two civilians was caused by a 105mm Howitzer artillery fired by the military
Communist guerillas sing the Internationale during the NPA anniversary celebration last March in Compostela Valley province. (davaotoday.com file photo by Ace R. Morandante)
Army says 5 soldiers are now NPA captives
By DAVAO TODAY
Davao Today
Captain Raul Villegas, public affairs officer of the 10th ID, said that Corporal Emmanuel Quezon; Privates First Class Ronald Gura, Bernie Padilla and Donato Estandia; and Private Marteniano Pasiagas Jr. were allegedly taken by the New People’s Army (NPA) under Leoncio ‘Ka Parago’ Pitao on Monday afternoon in Sitio Lubas, Paquibato Proper village in Paquibato District.