The Manila Times

7 wounded soldiers rescued, NPA rebel slain

- LEANDER C. DOMINGO

BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya: A mem - tified as a Philippine Army encounter on Thursday in the Sur town.

- ern Luzon Command public informatio­n officer, said the firefight ensued on Thursday

was killed has yet to be identi grenade and documents.

- in Bayombong town.

“Our troops are still scouring the area while [ the three remaining] wounded personnel are being extricated from

He added that the gun battle responded to the informatio­n - lage of Sanguit where the troops chanced on the rebels.

The group is reportedly op

on Tuesday also encountere­d a group Mabaca in Balbalan town.

ammunition, magazine and reported on both sides.

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