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Eleazar honors policemen killed, wounded in action in Occidental Mindoro
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar honored policemen who were killed and wounded in action during a clash with suspected communist rebels in Occidental Mindoro.
Eleazar personally visited the wake of the slain policemen, presenting medals, commendations, and financial assistance to their surviving relatives.
He also visited the injured policemen in the hospital to award them medals for their bravery.
The PNP chief vowed to pursue justice for the victims.
The encounter occurred on Friday morning in Sitio Banban, Barangay San Nicolas, Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, involving the Occidental Mindoro Provincial Mobile Force Company and an undetermined number of suspected communist gunmen.
Three policemen were killed and six others were injured in the clash, with the suspects identified as belonging to the Kilusang Larangang Gerilya Mark Anthony Velasco (KLG MAV).
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Authorities are conducting a manhunt for New People's Army (NPA) rebels responsible for an ambush in Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, that resulted in the deaths of three police officers and injuries to nine others.
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Two police officers, Police Executive Master Sergeant Jonathan Alvarez and Police Corporal Stan Gongora, were killed during a clash with communist gunmen in Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro.
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