Use of child combatants condemned


TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippine Army has condemned the alleged recruitment and use of minors by the New People’s Army following a recent encounter in Samar that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old fighter.
The 8th Infantry Division said the victim, identified as “John Paul,” was recruited at age 13 and was killed during a clash in Jiabong, Samar on 17 April. Another minor reportedly remains involved in armed activity.
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