CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Philippine Army's 58th Infantry Battalion reported that state troops clashed with members of the New People's Army in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental province which left an insurgent dead.

The 58IB said that the still unidentified rebel was among at least 10 NPA combatants encountered by the military in Barangay Pigsalohan earlier in the day. Five high-powered firearms were also recovered.

58IB commander Lt. Col. Christian Uy said the remnants of the NPA sub-units no longer have safe haven as pursuit operations continue in Misamis Oriental and nearby provinces.

"They can be located by our troops wherever they may be. We will continue to hunt them and bring justice to all those they have victimized and terrorized," Uy said.

The 58IB also killed two rebels during an encounter in Barangay Alagatan on 20 October and despite continued combat operations, Uy said NPA rebels are still welcome to surrender.