CASTILLA, SORSOGON – An election officer, a civilian and
two policemen were wounded when the vehicle they were riding at was ambushed by
an undetermined number of armed men believed to be members of the New People’s
Army (NPA) while traversing along the national road at Palanas, Masbate at
11:18 in the morning, Oct. 27, 2013.
Based on initial reports, Mrs Merlinda F. Alvarez, the
Municipal Election Officer of Palanas, Masbate together with a group of
policemen from Palanas Municipal Police Station (MPS) led by Police Senior
Inspector (PSI) Baltazar L. Valenzuela, were on their way back to Palanas MPS
on board a mobile car from Barangay Parina of same municipality where they
conducted election related duties when they were ambushed.
The wounded
policemen who sustained gunshot wounds in the upper right butt and left side of
the stomach respectively were identified as PO1 Benito Lim Bailon and PO1
Wilbert D Pultino. Meanwhile, the civilian who was hit at his lower leg was
identified as a certain Mr Joey Villareal.
Colonel Samuel Felipe, Commander of the Philippine Army
Task Force Rodeo based in Milagros , Masbate strongly denounced the election
related violent incident (ERVI) perpetrated by the communist
terrorists (CT’s). “This violent incident is a clear manifestation of the CT’s
blatant disrespect to a legal government process- the election. The CNN through
their armed component, the NPA is desperate to sow fear at terror through
violent activities during the Barangay elections in order to ensure that their
fielded candidates will win”, Colonel Felipe said.
The Task Force “RODEO” Commander further stated that the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in partnership with the Philippine
National Police (PNP) will do everything in their capacity, as deputized by the
COMELEC to ensure the secured and peaceful conduct of Barangay elections
tomorrow. (BQCadungan, PA/PIA-5,
Sorsogon)
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