Army reports over 500 evacuees return home in Escalante City, Negros Occidental

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Over 500 residents evacuated due to an Army-NPA clash have returned to their homes in Escalante City. The 150 families, totaling 554 individuals, evacuated to Tamlang Elementary School after an encounter that resulted in one soldier's death. The Army was conducting pursuit operations against rebels allegedly responsible for civilian killings.


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