Mindanaotoday.com | Killed rebel in MisOr given decent burial, 58IB says
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – The cadaver of Susanito Hendita, a New People’s Army (NPA) fighter who died during an encounter with the 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) was given a decent burial at a public cemetery through the assistance of the municipal government Balingsag, of the same province, on October 24.
The NPA member was killed during an armed clash between soldiers from the 58IB and NPA guerrillas at Barangay Alagatan, Gingoog City, October 20, 2022.
The cadaver was recovered and turned over to the immediate family with the help and effort of the local government of Gingoog City and brought to St. Peter Funerals Home for proper disposition by the Philippine National Police (PNP), Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO), and Gingoog City.
The decision to bury the cadaver of the slain NPA member was finalized by the deceased’s family and was received by his sister in coordination with the Barangay Council of Rosario.
Lt. Col. Christian Uy, 58IB commanding officer, said thebattalion already coordinated with the LGUs and other line agencies to support the bereaved family, especially in this time of grief.
“As Filipinos, it is natural for us to honor those who have departed, even if they are opposed to the government,” Uy said. (58IB | PIA-10 | Misamis Oriental)
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