Suspected NPA members torch 2 backhoes in Negros Occidental | Inquirer News

Suspected NPA members torch 2 backhoes in Negros Occidental

/ 07:06 PM June 15, 2023

Suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) burned two backhoes worth P7.5 million in Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental at around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14.

INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO

BACOLOD CITY — Suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) burned two backhoes worth P7.5 million in Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental at around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14.

The backhoes, owned by a private firm of Engineer Kenneth Gensulin, was used in the construction of the P100,000 Himamaylan-Tayasan road project in Barangay Carabalan.

Article continues after this advertisement

A watchman on duty said the armed suspects introduced themselves as members of the NPA.

FEATURED STORIES

Initial investigation showed that the armed men told the watchman that they were burning the backhoes because the construction firm had not paid revolutionary taxes and that their workers were receiving low wages.

RELATED STORY:

Article continues after this advertisement

2 NPA rebels dead in Negros Occidental town encounters

JPV
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Insurgency, Negros, NPA

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.