^

Nation

4 rebels killed in Apayao clash

Dennis Carcamo - The Philippine Star
October 3, 2014 | 5:37pm
MANILA, Philippines - Government security forces on Friday killed four suspected communist rebels during a firefight in Apayao province.
 
Senior Inspector Rafael Tangonan, team leader of the joint elements of Apayao Provincial Public Safety Company and Provincial Infantry Battalion, said residents of Barangay Calayucay, Luna, Apayao sought their help on extortion by around 10 heavily armed men.
 
The encounter happened around 6 a.m. when government forces arrived in the area. The gunmen were reportedly New People's Army remnants of a group called Armadong Makikibakang Masa under Efren Arquillo.
 
After the clash, authorities recovered from the scene several high powered firearms, including an M16 assault rifle, an UZI machine pistol, a .38 revolver, two shotguns, two hand grenades, and assorted ammunition.

12PX

APAYAO

ARMADONG MAKIKIBAKANG MASA

CALAYUCAY

EFREN ARQUILLO

NEW PEOPLE

PROVINCIAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMPANY AND PROVINCIAL INFANTRY BATTALION

SENIOR INSPECTOR RAFAEL
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
House OKs consolidation of 4 bills banning POGOs

House OKs consolidation of 4 bills banning POGOs

By Delon Porcalla | 1 day ago
A committee of the House of Representatives yesterday approved the consolidation of four pending measures aimed at permanently...
Nation
fbtw
DOH launches catch-up immunization drive in Metro Manila

DOH launches catch-up immunization drive in Metro Manila

By Mayen Jaymalin | 1 day ago
To protect over 100,000 young children against measles and other infectious diseases, the Department of Health-Metro Manila...
Nation
fbtw
Manila RTC convicts customs ‘fixer’ Mark Taguba, 2 others of drug smuggling

Manila RTC convicts customs ‘fixer’ Mark Taguba, 2 others of drug smuggling

By Ian Laqui | 1 day ago
In a 37-page decision promulgated by the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 46 on Monday, November 18, Taguba, along with...
Nation
fbtw
Marcos provides P50 million aid for Catanduanes typhoon victims

Marcos provides P50 million aid for Catanduanes typhoon victims

By Helen Flores | 1 day ago
Days after Super Typhoon Pepito battered Catanduanes,
Nation
fbtw
Mom, 3 of her quadruplets receive medical help

Mom, 3 of her quadruplets receive medical help

By John Unson | 8 hours ago
Government physicians, Army medics and agencies of the Bangsamoro government have fused ranks to help a poor Moro mother in...
Nation
fbtw
Latest
abtest

P1.54 million kush seized from Filipina at NAIA-3

By Emmanuel Tupas | 1 hour ago
A Filipina was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City yesterday for allegedly carrying 1.11 kilos of high-grade marijuana or kush worth P1.54 million.
Nation
fbtw
3 injured, 248 families homeless in Pasig, San Juan fires

3 injured, 248 families homeless in Pasig, San Juan fires

By Emmanuel Tupas | 1 hour ago
Three people were wounded and at least 248 families were left homeless as fires hit residential areas in the cities of Pasig...
Nation
fbtw
OFW on vacation in Philippines wins P37.46 million Super Lotto jackpot

OFW on vacation in Philippines wins P37.46 million Super Lotto jackpot

By Ranier Allan Ronda | 1 hour ago
An overseas Filipino worker in the Middle East who bought a lotto ticket while on vacation in the Philippines was the sole...
Nation
fbtw
1,195 free WiFi sites set up in Central Luzon

1,195 free WiFi sites set up in Central Luzon

By Ric Sapnu | 1 hour ago
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has installed and activated 1,195 free WiFi sites across...
Nation
fbtw

Candaba 3rd Viaduct opening set next month

By Richmond Mercurio | 1 hour ago
The North Luzon Expressway Corp. is targeting to fully open next month a five-kilometer viaduct between two existing bridges connecting the towns of Pulilan in Bulacan and Apalit in Pampanga.
Nation
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with