PHPhilippine government troops uncovered two arms caches linked to the New People's Army (NPA), a communist insurgent group, in Surigao del Sur and Bukidnon. On July 13, soldiers from the 30th and 36th Infantry Battalions found three AK-47 rifles with defaced serial numbers in San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, during a joint operation. Earlier, on July 4, troops from the 88th Infantry Battalion discovered an abandoned hut in Bukidnon containing an M4A1 carbine, various types of ammunition, and military gear. The Army stated these operations disrupt the NPA's logistics and contribute to regional stability. Officials emphasized the importance of intelligence-led efforts to prevent the resurgence of armed groups and maintain peace in Northeastern Mindinao.
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