Camp Lukban, Catbalogan, Samar - The Army’s 34th Infantry Battalion discovered two (2) abandoned camp of the terrorist New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Anagasi, Paranas, Samar around 2:45 in the afternoon, November 19.
In a report from Lieutenant Colonel William Penafiel Jr, commanding offficer of the 34IB, his troops was conducting security operations when an undisclosed resident of the mentioned barangay tipped off that an enemy haven can be found almost adjacent to their barangay.
When the troops proceeded to the area mentioned by the said civilian, an enemy abandoned encampment was found which can accommodate around 20 CTs. It was assessed to have been abandoned for a month already.
On the other hand, separate troops under the same battalion discovered another abandoned enemy encampment at Barangay Caguisipan, Catbalogan, Samar same time.
The camp has an abundant water source that can accommodate15 rebels believed to have been abandoned also for a month.
In his assessment, Lieutenant Colonel Peňafiel said the abandoned encampments projects that the terrorist in the area could no longer establish their safe havens due to the continue and intensified operations being launched by the Division.
“34th Infantry Battalion is continuously and seriously doing its job to protect and defend the people and the state as mandated by the people and the constitution. Samarnon can enjoy the freedom, peace and free from atrocities of CPP/NPA/NDF,” Lieutenant Colonel Peňafiel says.
He further said that with this development, the people of Samar will soon enjoy the freedom and democracy that they’ve longing for years.
Meanwhile, Major General Mario Chan, Commander of 8th Infantry Division lauded his troops for a job well done and assured the people that the 8ID will continue to protect the people of Samar and whole of Region 8. ###
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