1 soldier reportedly dies in clash between AFP & NPAs in Quezon

Soldiers are conducting pursuit operations against communist rebels in CALABARZON.

This comes following a clash between government forces and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members in Sitio Bantigue in Mauban, Quezon on Monday morning.

Fighting erupted at about 6 am.

Initial reports say, a squad of the Philippine Army’s 75^th Infantry Division is involved.

A soldier has been killed.

He was identified as Corporal Angel Joseph Dela Cruz.

Suspected NPAs are said to have fled the area as reinforcements from government troops arrived.

A few days ago, the military also clashed with suspected NPAs in San Antonio, Laguna.

The communist rebels are also being identified for burning heavy equipment in Lopez, Quezon.