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Families retrieve remains of men killed in Caraga military clash
Relatives of two individuals who died in an armed encounter between government forces and suspected communist rebels traveled to Agusan del Sur on Monday to recover the bodies. The clash involved troops and suspected members of the New People's Army in the Caraga region.
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Families of the two fatalities arrived in Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, to claim the remains following the armed encounter between military personnel and suspected New People's Army (NPA) members in the area.
Among those present was Elvira Lamanilao, a former staff member of Mayor Deo Manpatilan Jr. who now serves as a board member in the municipal government. Her involvement in the retrieval process underscores community engagement in addressing the aftermath of the military operation.
The incident highlights ongoing security operations in the Caraga region, where government forces periodically engage with suspected communist insurgents. Armed encounters between state troops and NPA members have continued sporadically across Mindanao, resulting in casualties on various occasions.
Local officials and family members coordinated the process of claiming and transporting the remains, which is typically handled with involvement from municipal authorities and relevant government agencies.