1 rebel killed, another surrenders in Lanao del Sur

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — A communist insurgent was killed and another surrendered during a series of armed encounters in Lanao del Sur.

Brig. Gen. Billy dela Rosa, 103rd Infantry Brigade commander, said soldiers encountered the New People’s Army (NPA) members in Barangay Danara Ingod in Amai Manabilang town on Saturday.

Dela Rosa said troops from the 16th Scout Ranger Company encountered combatants from the sub-regional committee 5 of the NPA’s North Central Mindanao regional committee.

Maj. Gen. Yegor Rey Barroquillo Jr., 1st Army Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan chief, lauded the troops and other stakeholders for their commitment to defeat the rebel front in Lanao del Sur.

 Barroquillo assured the 1st Infantry Division of support to pursue the remnants of communist groups.