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Military kills suspected NPA training chief in South Cotabato clash
Armed forces and police have eliminated a purported leader of the New People's Army's regional training bureau during an operation in Mindanao. The fatality was identified as Noel Pamaong, according to military commanders.
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A man believed to be a high-ranking instructor for the communist New People's Army was killed in a firefight with government forces in Polomolok, South Cotabato on Friday evening. Brig. Gen. Edgar Catu, who heads the Army's 6th Infantry Division, confirmed the death and identified the casualty as Noel Pamaong, a suspected leader within the NPA's Regional Instructors Bureau.
The encounter represents the latest military operation targeting the armed communist group, which has maintained an active presence in various parts of Mindanao despite decades of counterinsurgency efforts. The Regional Instructors Bureau is considered a key unit within the NPA's organizational structure, responsible for training and indoctrination of its cadres.
Details regarding the circumstances that led to the engagement and the specific location where the operation unfolded remain under military review. Authorities typically conduct further investigation following such encounters to document findings and assess operational outcomes.