MANILA (Xinhua): Philippine troops killed five suspected rebels in a clash on Thursday (Feb 9) in Masbate, a province in Bicol region on the main Luzon island, a military spokesperson said.
Army Major Frank Roldan said the fighting broke out at around 6am local time between the troops and around 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Cawayan, a town in Masbate.
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