Following continuous military operations against terrorist groups, 40 were neutralized this past week
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel killed three members of the Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) after they had an encounter in Pikit, North Cotabato, on March 11.
On the same day, two other NPA members were also killed in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur where some high caliber guns were recovered.
Meanwhile, the soldiers also neutralized more than 20 CNT members in Kalinga, Oriental Mindoro, Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte and Sorsogon where among those arrested were two top level CNT and others were confiscated. different caliber guns, explosives and illegal drugs.
Meanwhile, in Basilan and Sulu, seven ASG members were arrested by soldiers while on the BIFF side, three leaders and four members were arrested from Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur. (VICTOR BALDEMOR RUIZ)
