1 NPA fighter killed, 2 captured in Samar clashes

One New People's Army (NPA) fighter was killed and two others captured during successive clashes with Philippine Army soldiers in Paranas, Samar on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

The encounters occurred after soldiers from the 46th Infantry Battalion were fired upon by remnants of the NPA's SRC Browser of the EVRPC while conducting security operations in Barangay Concepcion.

The Army reported that three successive firefights broke out as NPA forces attempted to inflict casualties, with rebels withdrawing eastward only to be caught up by pursuing troops.

Killed in the skirmishes was Gerry dela Cruz, alias "Justin."

The captured individuals were identified as alias "Aye," a political guide of SRC Browser, and alias "Tintin," a member of the EVRPC's Regional Security Force.

Recovered from the encounter site were three M16 rifles, two .45-caliber pistols, three backpacks, three bandoliers, and subversive documents.