3 civilians hurt in NPA rebels' attack in Masbate town

Troopers from the 903rd Infantry Brigade are now conducting pursuit operations against the New People's Army (NPA) band who fired indiscriminately at the temporary patrol base of the 93rd Division Reconnaissance Company and wounded three civilians at Sitio Guiwanon, Barangay Danao, San Jacinto, Masbate Sunday morning.

1st Lt. Clint Antipala, 903rd Infantry Brigade spokesperson, said the victims, one of whom is now in critical condition, were rescued by the troops shortly after the attack.