FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA – Joint operating troops of the 62nd Infantry "Unifier" Battalion, 16th Scout Ranger Company, and 33rd Division Reconnaissance Company encountered members of Communist Terrorist Groups (CTG) at Bgy. Trinidad, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on March 23, 2021.
A 3-hour firefight ensued between the troops against more or less 40 combined members of the Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda, and Sentro de Grabidad that resulted to the neutralization of eight enemy personalities, and seizure of six M16 rifles, two M14 rifles, an M4 rifle, M60 machine gun, KG9, two improvised explosive devices, six M14 magazines with ammunition, subversive documents and personal belongings.
The Philippine Army is continuously intensifying its focused military operations to stop the attacks of these terrorists. Rest assured that your Philippine Army will remain vigilant in maintaining peace and security, especially among vulnerable communities and support our troops in the field.#
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62nd Infantry Unifier Battalion
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