Bicol police in full alert after series of NPA attacks

MANILA, Philippines — Police in the Bicol region are now on full alert following a series of attacks on government troops by suspected members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA).

Bicol police director Chief Supt. Arnel Escobal said the alert level in the region was raised on Monday.

Escobal said the NPA  launched a series of attacks Monday night, including an attack on a police station in Magallanes town in Sorsogon, and attacks on two mobile force companies and on a militia unit.

“Baka may kasunod pa (there could be more attacks) and we are doing offensives with the augmentation of a SAF (Special Action Force) company,” Escobal said in a text message.

Under a full alert status, all police officers are to be on duty with leaves canceled.  /muf

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