Reds attack relief convoy in Surigao

THE military on Wednesday said New People’s Army (NPA) rebels attacked a convoy of troops escorting social workers and a media group that delivered relief assistance to victims of the 6.7-magnitude earthquake in Surigao del Norte.

Army Major Ezra Balagtey, spokesman for the Eastern Mindanao Command, said the rebels opened fire at the convoy near Malimono town on Tuesday night. He added that the soldiers returned fire prompting the rebels to cease firing. There was no report of casualties from both sides.