NPA rebel killed in brief clash with troops in Sultan Kudarat

MANILA, Philippines --- An alleged member of the communist New People's Army (NPA) was killed in a five-minute firefight with government troops in Barangay Tibuhol in Palimabang town, Sultan Kudarat, on Sunday. The Army's 6th Infantry Division issued a statement about the battle only on Tuesday. It took place at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday. Members of the 57th Infantry Battalion were conducting what they call a combat clearing operation when they encountered around five NPA rebels. "They could not withstand the military force, so they withdrew to the unknown location," the military statement said. The troops recovered the body of the unidentified rebel along with a high-powered g...

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