From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 25): 262 families flee due to encounter in Compostela Valley
At least 262 families with 700 individuals left their homes following skirmishes between government troops and communist rebels in Mawab,Compostela Valley
Reports reaching the Mawab police station showed that a landmine explosion also occurred and wounded three members of the 66th Infantry Battalion.
The government troops were conducting combat operations inSan Isidro , Mawab, Compostela Valley
Residents claimed that after a loud explosion, they heard several gunshots which alerted them.
A certain Rosito narrated that in the early Monday morning, they were having their breakfast when they heard the explosion and series of gunfire.
He said they were forced to flee to avoid being hit with stray bullets.
Evacuees were sheltered at the Barangay Hall and at the elementary school in Nuevo Iloco.
Governor Arturo Uy immediately ordered the provincial social welfare office to attend to the needs of the evacuees.
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At least 262 families with 700 individuals left their homes following skirmishes between government troops and communist rebels in Mawab,
Reports reaching the Mawab police station showed that a landmine explosion also occurred and wounded three members of the 66th Infantry Battalion.
The government troops were conducting combat operations in
Residents claimed that after a loud explosion, they heard several gunshots which alerted them.
A certain Rosito narrated that in the early Monday morning, they were having their breakfast when they heard the explosion and series of gunfire.
He said they were forced to flee to avoid being hit with stray bullets.
Evacuees were sheltered at the Barangay Hall and at the elementary school in Nuevo Iloco.
Governor Arturo Uy immediately ordered the provincial social welfare office to attend to the needs of the evacuees.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=537940