The New People’s Army (NPA)-Sorsogon (Celso Minguez Command) ambushed 22nd IB personnel traveling along Sitio Sabang, Barangay Calpi, Bulan, Sorsogon on September 6, killing Cpl. Rodel Felismino and wounding Pfc Jamil Forte, both under the 22nd IB unit based in Barangay Calmayon, Juban.

The NPA-Sorsogon’s action is in response to the clamor of the people in different barrios of Magallanes, Bulan, Irosin and Juban who are harassed and suppressed by soldiers during military operations. This is the Red Army’s way of paying tribute to the heroism of Arnel “Ka Mando” Estiller and other revolutionary martyrs.

Revolutionary punishment. The NPA-Masbate (Jose Rapsing Command) reported exacting revolutionary justice on September 10 against an active CAFGU member CAA Rodel Monsalod in Barangay Cadulawan, Cataingan. Monsalod served as guide in the 2nd IB’s operations and campaign of killing civilians. He was also a paid thug of Masbate Gov. Antonio Kho.

In Negros Oriental, the NPA-Central Negros (Leonardo Panaligan Command) meted revolutionary punishment against Jonil Sevilla, an active military intelligence asset from Sitio Kabulay, Barangay Trinidad, Guihulngan City on August 30, in line with the decision of pertinent democratic organs of the people’s government. The armed action was carried out in Sitio Cambairan in the same barangay.

Counter-encirclement. At least 10 troopers of the 2nd IB were killed as the NPA-Masbate countered a raid by military troopers in Sitio Calanay, Barangay Banco, Palanas on September 15. Red fighters detonated a bomb that resulted in the military casualties. The comrades were able to safely maneuver without casualties on their side.