Combined police and Army units on June 26 found this old lair of communist rebels in Botolan town, Zambales province. (Photo courtesy of PRO3).
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales—Authorities found on Sunday an old lair of communist rebels in Botolan town in this province.
The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) said troops from police and Army units recovered several high-powered firearms and war materiel from the remote area of Botolan.
Among those recovered were rifles, hand grenades, cartridge cases, and piston belts.
Police said they also found antigovernment documents, a flag of the Communist Party of the Philippines, clothes, and food and hygiene supplies.
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