LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry Division (2nd ID) on Wednesday said it is open to legitimate fact-finding missions in the town of Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, following recent encounters between government forces and communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the area. “We welcome legitimate fact-finding missions by civil society groups that follow proper procedures and engage openly with local authorities. These initiatives contribute to a clearer and more truthful understanding of what transpired on the ground,” Col. Michael Aquino, 2nd ID public information officer, said in a statement sent to the Inquirer. Aquino said representatives […]... Keep on reading: Army welcomes fact-finding missions in Mindoro after NPA clashes