Philippine Army soldiers belonging to the 33rd Infantry Battalion of the First Infantry (Tabak) Division (IID, PA) have killed at least ten (10) elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels under Commander Bravo during a 3-hour gun battle that occurred Sept. 8, 2008 in Barangay Tapucan, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur.
In a press briefing with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and officials of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC), region 10, at the Information Command Center of the Philippine information Center in Iligan City, Lt. Col. Agane Adriatico, Civil Military Operations Chief of IID, PA reported that one of the slain MILF rebel was the son of Commander Dragon.
Adriatico said the Army soldiers suffered no casualty. However, the lawless MILF group led by Commanders Dragon, Aladin and Omar Mangondara managed to escape after the firefight.
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