Army clashes with communist rebels near Davao City

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NPA, Army Troops Clash On Outskirts of Toril, Davao City – www.plnmedia.com

New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and the Army’s 84th Infantry Battalion fought what many are saying was a major battle in the hinterlands of Davao City on Sunday.

NPA Guerrillas fled after a firefight erupted with soldiers at the foot of Mount Apo in Toril district.

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Fighting broke out at Sitio Upper Immaculate, Tagurano Village at 2.50pm on Sunday – one NPA rebel was killed, he was discovered with an M-16 assault rifle and 13 backpacks.

Army officials say the men are from Guerrilla Front #54 and are responsible for the recent burning of several pieces of heavy equipment and also for the abduction of 11 civilians in the same region.

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