2 soldiers hurt in NPA ambush in Palawan

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The marines were setting up the checkpoint in Barangay Langogan north of the city proper when they were fired upon

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Philippines – Armed men believed to be New People’s Army (NPA) rebels ambushed a marine contingent at dusk Wednesday, September 18.

Two soldiers from the Marine Batallion Landing Team 4 were wounded after a brief firefight before the armed men retreated, according to Wescom spokesman Maj. Oliver Banaria.

Banaria said the marines were setting up the checkpoint in Barangay Langogan north of the city proper when they were fired upon.

He said government troops are still pursuing the armed men. – Rappler.com

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