H E A D Q U A R T E R S
8TH INFANTRY
(STORMTROOPERS) DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY
DIVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
Camp General Vicente
Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar
P R E S S R E L E A
S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June
20, 2017
Contact:
CPT ROLITO L BASIBAS (INF) PA
OIC, DPAO
Mobile Nr: 09269791973
NPA Harass Troops while Conducting Community Service
CAMP
GENERAL VICENTE LUKBAN, CATBALOGAN CITY – A squad of Task Group Alpha of
78th Infantry (Warrior) Battalion while conducting Community Service at Barangay Paglaum,
Carigara, Leyte was harassed by undetermined number of NPA terrorist group on June 19, 2017 at around
9:10 o’clock in the evening.
This activity
is intended to deliver basic services to interior barangays that will promote
economic development and will address the problems affecting peace and
security.
Initial result of the harassment disclosed that PFC
Reynaldo C. Llemos, suffered a gunshot wound on the left side of his stomach. He
was immediately brought to Saint Paul’s Hospital, Tacloban City for immediate
medical treatment while undetermined casualties on the enemy side.
Maj.
Gen. Raul M. Farnacio, 8ID Commander ensures that no matter what conflict may arise
that needs to be addressed, the soldiers are ready to dedicate their lives.
Your Army in Eastern Visayas will still pursue and continue its mandated duty
to protect the welfare of the populace in the far flung areas. The 8ID is calling the massive support of the
communities to report any presence of armed group in their barangays to help
stop violence that hinders the fast development of the region.
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