[Sun Star] Reports indicate that a soldier was killed while two others were injured when Philippine troops were fired upon by a band of New Peoples Army militants in Davao del Sur. Pursuit operations were launched, as the injured soldiers were brought to the hospital and deemed in stable condition.Local residents reported that four injured NPA militants were carried by their comrades during their escape.
Eastern Mindanao Command Commander Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad called on injured NPA rebels to get medical treatment. He said, "We are all awaiting for your return to the fold of the law. We will facilitate your safe return to your respective families and become productive citizens in your respective communities."