Three New People’s Army (NPA) rebels, including the secretary of the Far South Mindanao Region (FSMR), were killed in a recent encounter with government troops in the hinterland areas of Columbio town, Sultan Kudarat province, a military official said. Colonel Vic Porto, 1002nd Army Brigade commander, identified the slain communist leader as Catalino Tacadao alias Tatay Asyo. Also killed were Ruperto Casamorin alias Vergel, the Main Regional Guerilla Unit (MRGU) Sniper platoon leader, and Ivy Jacilan, the MRGU medical team leader. Full Story
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