Five suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) were reportedly killed in a clash with Philippine Army troops in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur on Tuesday, December 23.
The encounter involved soldiers from the 83rd Infantry Battalion of the 9th Infantry Division.
Firearms and other war materiel were recovered at the encounter site.
Maj. Gen. Aldwyne Almase, commander of the 9th Infantry Division, thanked local residents for their cooperation in maintaining peace and order.
He also extended condolences to the families of those killed and urged remaining NPA members to surrender their firearms.
Combat and hot pursuit operations are still ongoing.
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