Philippine troops killed at least six suspected rebels in a series of clashes in the central Philippines on Thursday morning, a military commander said.
Army Major General Marion Sison said the initial fighting broke out at around 7:35am local time, followed by five other clashes in three hours as the military pursued the New People's Army insurgents in Bohol province.Troops recovered at least seven high-powered firearms from the scene, Sison added.
NPA rebels have been fighting the government troops since 1969. They concentrate their attacks on rural areas and have skirmishes with the military. Military data showed that the NPA is estimated to have 2,000 members, significantly lower than its peak strength in the 1980s. - Xinhua
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