UPDATE on Hot Pursuit of NPAs at Camp 4

http://www.bomboradyo.com/bilang-dagiti-pimmusay-iti-engkwentro-sadiay-tuba-makumkumpirmar/



A number of people killed or injured are slowly being confirmed by the local government. More news on the link.


Photos from Leo Mendoza / Reynaldo Tullao

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