News Update The New People's Army (NPA) has reportedly looted an inland resort in Capiz province.

ILOILO CITY- The New People's Army (NPA) has reportedly looted an inland resort in Capiz province. According to 1Lt. Mark Andrew Posadas, spokesman of the Philippine Army's 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), the Marugo Mountain Resort in San Antonio village of Tapaz town was attacked by approximately 20 communists rebels belonging to the Central Front Committee late Tuesday afternoon last week. Led by Francisco Balois (a.k.a. "Tonying"), the rebels forcibly took several weapons including an M16 rifle, a Garand rifle, a hand grenade, and the 9mm pistol of SPO2 Sedro Garbosa of Tapaz PNP. Garbosa was having a drinking spree when the armed rebels stormed the resort. Initially, Garbosa thought the rebels were members of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) as they were all wearing camouflage uniforms. "But then, we were held at gunpoint and they threatened to shoot," Garbosa said.Also taken from the resort were toiletries and food supply from the kitchen's pantry. Posadas said the NPA attacked the resort after owner Roberto "Nonong" Palomar refused to pay revolutionary taxes. Meanwhile, the Army in Panay and Negros is bracing for more NPA-initiated attacks despite the start of the 18-day ceasefire. (