{"id":31721,"date":"2014-11-17T00:55:16","date_gmt":"2014-11-16T16:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=31721"},"modified":"2014-11-17T00:55:16","modified_gmt":"2014-11-16T16:55:16","slug":"catapang-orders-deployment-of-more-equipment-medical-teams-and-supplies-to-sulu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2014\/11\/17\/catapang-orders-deployment-of-more-equipment-medical-teams-and-supplies-to-sulu\/","title":{"rendered":"Catapang orders deployment of more equipment, medical teams and supplies to Sulu"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ABU SAYYAF GROUP (Photo courtesy of the Institute for the Study of Violent Groups)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA — In wake of the bloody clash between military units and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in Talipao town, Sulu, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang ordered the airlifiting of of additional essential equipment, medical teams and supplies to the strife-torn province Saturday.<\/p>\n

The clash, which started Friday afternoon, so far claimed the lives of 15 people and wounded 58 others.<\/p>\n

A Lockheed “Hercules” C-130 transport aircraft was put on standby to bring the items to Sulu immediately.<\/p>\n

Catapang said he wanted to recognize the bravery of the Scout Rangers during his visit in the area next week.<\/p>\n

“I want to personally pin the Gold Cross Medals to all deserving warrior-leaders who displayed conspicuous courage in this particular firefight. Their bravery must be emulated by all soldiers,” Catapang said.<\/p>\n

Catapang also expressed his condolences to the family members of the five soldiers killed in the clash.<\/p>\n

“Please allow me to express my heartfelt condolences to those who lost their loved ones while fighting for the country. I thank them for their selfless service,” he said.<\/p>\n

Five soldiers and 10 ASG bandits were killed in the five-hour long firefight Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Twenty eight soldiers and 30 brigands were also wounded in the encounter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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