2 alleged NPAs killed in Northern Samar

MANILA, Philippines — Two alleged members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a Wednesday encounter in Northern Samar, according to authorities.

A firefight broke out between the operating troops of the 19th Infantry Battalion of the Joint Task Force Storm and members of the NPA at Barangay Osmeña in Las Navas town.

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Both of them figured in a 20-minute firefight.

One of the rebels was killed during the encounter while the other died due to his injuries after sustaining a gunshot wound. Both remain unidentified as of posting.

Also, two M16 Rifles, several war materiel, and personal belongings were also recovered.