30/08/2024
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗣𝗔 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗮, 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿; 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲
Despite heavy rain on August 28, 2024, the 9th Infantry (Sandigan) Battalion (9IB) responded swiftly to reports from residents about armed NPAs conducting extortion activities and instilling fear in the community.
A platoon led by 2Lt. Ramir D. De Leon was deployed targeting the Communist NPA Terrorists in Brgy. Lubgan, Bula, Camarines Sur. The firefight ensued around 2:22 PM. Unfortunately, 2Lt. De Leon sustained a gunshot wound during the clash and later succumbed to his injuries.
The Joint Task Force Bicolandia strongly condemns the NPA's continued atrocities that threaten the peace in the communities.
"We express our deepest sympathy to the family of 2Lt. De Leon, a courageous officer who gave his life in service to our nation. His sacrifice exemplifies bravery and dedication. We grieve with his family as his memory shall continue to inspire us as we press on with our mission," said MGen. Noe Alberto Q. Peñafiel.
"The JTF Bicolandia will continue its pursuit of a peaceful and insurgency-free Bicol. His sacrifice strengthens our determination and reminds us of our duty for country and people. Patuloy kaming magtatrabaho para sa kapayapaan at kaligtasan ng bawat mamamayan sa aming nasasakupan," he added.
