[Sun Star] At least three high-powered weapons and the unidentified corpse of a New People's Army member were recovered Sunday following an encounter between Philippine troops and the militants in Toril District, Davao City.Military spokesperson Lieutenant Vergel Lacambra said they have yet to identify the body left by the communist militants after the encounter, which took place Sunday morning while the troops were patrolling the area.
Lacambra said, "The troops have been receiving reports about an armed men planning to extort in the area, thus the security patrol was alerted. The troops encountered around 30 communist rebels at Pamara. The firefight lasted for about 20 minutes."
A separate clash occurred between troops and NPA militants at Sitio Salagunting in Paquibato District, Davao City, on Saturday afternoon. No casualties were reported.