Government troops clashed with suspected New People’s Army fighters in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, on Thursday morning, the Army reported.
Lt. Col. Jeffrex Molina, spokesperson for the 2nd Infantry Division, said the encounter happened in Sitio Banayong, Barangay Manaul, after residents reported armed men allegedly extorting from communities.
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The firefight lasted about 10 minutes before the rebels withdrew. One soldier sustained minor injuries and is now in stable condition.
Bloodstains were found at the site, indicating possible enemy casualties. Troops also recovered a firearm, a generator set, a drone, a body camera, an Android tablet, and other war materiel.
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