SORSOGON CITY, Philippines -- Two suspected members of the New People's Army were killed in an encounter with the Army's 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion in the village of Bulacao, Gubat, some 30 kilometers from this city.
Soldiers led by Sergeant Ronelo de Pedro were on patrol in the area when they encountered an undetermined number of NPA members at around 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, said Lieutenant Tristan Vallesca, the Army's information officer.
Vallesca said a 30-minute battle ensued, leaving the two rebels dead. Both remained unidentified.
