Troops overrun NPA camp in Kalinga town

By Leander C. Domingo

PASIL, Kalinga --- A communist rebel was killed when government troops overran a New People's Army camp here Nov. 13,  the Army's 5th Infantry Division reported Tuesday.
    Maj. Jekyll Julian Dulawan, 5th ID public affairs office chief, said a 35-minute firefight between the military and the NPA also led to the recovery of a high-powered firearm and other war materials here in Barangay Bagtayan.
In his report, Dulawan said the 5ID's 50th Infantry Battalion (50IB) was conducting operation in the area when they encountered the rebels.
    He said the military was approaching Bagtayan village when they were fired upon by around 15 rebels belonging to the Komiteng Larangang Guerilla or KLG-Baggas.
    "The government forces had to retaliate to drive away the enemy who scampered in different directions, leaving the body of their dead comrade with his firearm," Dulawan said.
    He said the military took control of the NPA encampment and recovered an M16 rifle, long and short magazines, 25 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, a bandolier, transistor radio and other personal belongings of the NPA rebels.
    Dulawan said the slain NPA member was identified as Julio Dumalyong alias Poli of Tanglag village in Lubuangan town, Kalinga. His remains were already turned over to his family.
    Lt. Col. Melanio Somera, 50IB commanding officer, thanked the people of Kalinga for their full support in the government's fight against the communist terrorists.