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NPA ‘tax collector’ killed in Sultan Kudarat encounter
A New People's Army member, identified as Marlindo Pandila Maglangit, was killed in an encounter with Army soldiers in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat on Thursday, May 1.
Maglangit was reportedly a "tax collector" for the NPA, extorting money from farmers in the area.
He was also wanted for several high-profile criminal cases in Central Mindanao.
The encounter occurred when Maglangit and his companions fired upon soldiers who were responding to reports of their presence in Sitio Sandawagen, Barangay Bambanen.
Maglangit's companions managed to escape into the nearby hinterland after the firefight.
Recovered from the scene were an M16 assault rifle, medical supplies, and explosives.
Local community leaders, including indigenous group chieftains, confirmed that Maglangit's group frequently threatened and forcibly collected money from villagers.
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