MANILA (Xinhua): Five suspected leftist rebels and a government soldier were killed in fierce fighting in Palawan province of the Philippines on Thursday (Sept 3), a military official said.
Brigadier General Nestor Herico, commander of the 3rd Marine Brigade, said a 10-minute clash erupted shortly before 6am local time in a village in Palawan province when marine soldiers encountered eight New People's Army (NPA) rebels while conducting reconnaissance security operations in the area.
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