Soldiers-rebels
encounter. A provincial newspaper based in Daet, Camarines Norte reported that
on April 28, 2012, four soldiers from a 10-man "peace and development
team", 49th Infantry Batallion of the Philippine Army were confirmed killed in an hour- long gun battle with
suspected band of the New People's Army
at Baranggay Maot, Labo, Camarines Norte. Aside from the fatalities, one civilian
and another soldier were wounded. Military spokesman Major Harold Cabunoc said
as part of community strategic public relations building and association to
local residents, the soldiers were sent to organize and conduct friendly
basketball clinics in the area. The surprise attack came so suddenly from all
directions and the soldiers were overwhelmed by superior fire-power. By the
time back-up support from 902nd Brigade of the Philippine Army arrived, the
assailants had left. The identities of slain soldiers and those wounded were
withheld by the Army's higher command.
Near-disastrous
Calalanay Island picnic. There was nothing wrong with the weather and it was a
beautiful day for some JPNHS alumni belonging to batch '82 to have their second
day of reunion together on April 29, 2012 at Calalanay Island. Reliable source
said that on the way back to town in a motorized banca, the group encountered
rough waters off Baranggay Dayhagan and Salvacion. Apparently, gusty winds
triggered the big waves, thus overturning the boat immediately. With the timely
presence of fishermen within the area, rescue came so swiftly and everyone was
saved from drowning. It was learned that coastal villagers also extended
immediate assistance. Anticipating untoward incidents like these from happening
and assuring the safety of everyone, Mayor Ricarte Padilla had a prior meeting
with the grand reunion organizing body, police department and all coordinating
departments to make sure every issues and concerns were discussed and course of
actions lined up just in case.
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