The Philippines: NPA mounts guerrilla actions in Rizal, Mindoro and Negros
We hereby share a report published in the latest Ang Bayan issue.
New People’s Army (NPA) units launched tactical offensives in the past weeks against military forces and destructive operations in Rizal, Mindoro and Negros.
In Rizal, the NPA-Rizal (Narciso Antazo Aramil Command) attacked 80th IB troopers on February 17 in Sityo Tayabasan, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, around 3 p.m. One soldier was killed.
AFP troops have long been in the area serving as protectors of the destructive Wawa-Violago Dam and quarrying that have displaced farmers and caused severe damage to the environment of Rizal.
In Negros Oriental, Red fighters meted punishment against the plundering and destructive operations of a company owned by the big comprador Limkaichong family on February 8 in Barangay Aya, La Libertad. The unit paralyzed one dump truck, one road roller, and two backhoes used in building roads for mining and plantations. The total damage of the operation is estimated at ₱20 million [Editor’s note: around 345,000 US dollars].
Meanwhile, the attacking 4th IB unit failed to annihilate the NPA unit it attacked in Sityo Balugo, Brgy. Budburan, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro on February 15. The Red fighters fought bravely and were able to inflict damage on the fascists. Two were killed, including the platoon commander, and nine were wounded in the ranks of the attacking enemy.
Prior to this, no less than four soldiers of the 203rd IB were casualties in two active defense actions by units of the NPA-Mindoro (Lucio de Guzman Command) against military attacks carried out in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro and Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro on February 11.
