TWELVE suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) were intercepted at a checkpoint by government forces in Nasugbu, Batangas following an encounter with the communist armed group, a military spokesman said on Tuesday.

Capt. Melchor Durante of the Philippine Army's 2nd Infantry Division said, however, that of the 12, three managed to escape, leaving nine who were placed under police custody.

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