May 5

Attn: Editorial desk

From: Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca w/ Rose Anne Valledo (trainee)

May 5

Story 2:provincial// rebel returnee, wife killed, daughter wounded as rebels attack them

A REBEL returnee who is a member of Civilian Auxiliary Forces Geographical Units (CAFGU) and his wife were killed while his daughter was wounded when suspected members of New People’s Army (NPA) shot them while on their way home in Surigao del Sur.

The fatalities were identified as Persinifles Pelarion Mayordomo, 52 years old, CAFGU member, assigned at 23th IB Cafgu Detachment located at Greenfield, Sta Juana, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur and his wife Anita.

Taken to Bislig District Hospital for treatment was their daughter identified as Gemma who was hit on her arm.

Belated reports reaching Camp Crame showed the incident happened at about 2:00 pm on Monday in Sitio Bingcongan, Barangay Bigaan, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

Investigation revealed that the couple together with Gemma and their son Reynante were on their way home when the suspects blocked their way and shot them.

At this moment, Reynante immediately fled carrying his wounded sister and sought the help of local police.

After the incident the suspects immediately fled towards unknown direction.

Authorities are now conducting follow-up investigation to the incident. ( Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca and Rose Anne Valledo)