Clashes in Negros Oriental Result in Death of Alleged Rebel and Firearms Recovery
Alleged rebel killed, 2 firearms seized in fresh Negros clashes
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A suspected member of the New People’s Army (NPA), identified as Jomarie 'Yulo' Pañe, was killed in clashes with government troops in Barangay Bucalan, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. The encounters led to the recovery of firearms, including two M16 rifles, while Pañe's companions fled the scene.
- 01Jomarie 'Yulo' Pañe, a suspected NPA member, was killed in armed encounters with government forces.
- 02The clashes occurred in Barangay Bucalan, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental.
- 03Troops from the 62nd Infantry Battalion engaged approximately 10 rebels in three encounters.
- 04Authorities recovered two M16 rifles during the operations.
- 05No casualties were reported among government troops during the incidents.
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On April 23, 2026, Jomarie 'Yulo' Pañe, a suspected member of the New People’s Army (NPA), was killed during a series of armed encounters with government troops in Barangay Bucalan, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Brig. Gen. Ted Dumosmog, commander of the 303rd Infantry Brigade, confirmed Pañe's identity. He was reportedly part of the dismantled Central Negros 1 guerrilla front under the Komiteng Rehiyonal–Negros. The 62nd Infantry Battalion engaged about 10 rebels in three successive clashes at Sitio Guibawan, where Pañe's companions fled, leaving his body and an M16 rifle behind. Earlier, on April 21, the same unit encountered around 10 suspected rebels in Sitio Palaming, Barangay Binalbagan, where they recovered another M16 rifle but reported no casualties on either side.
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The ongoing clashes between government forces and suspected rebels could heighten tensions in the region, affecting local communities and security.
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