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2 NPA rebels slain, 2 cops wounded in fighting in Southern Philippines
Mindanao Examiner ^ | 7/10/2014 | J. Magtanggol

Posted on 07/10/2014 12:31:24 PM PDT by Torquay

Two communist rebels were killed and two policemen wounded in a firefight on Thursday afternoon in the southern Philippines, officials said.

(Excerpt) Read more at mindanaoexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: braking; npa; philippines
Prayers up, my brother in-law is one of the hostages.

Your prayers are appreciated
1 posted on 07/10/2014 12:31:24 PM PDT by Torquay
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To: Torquay

Your family is in my prayers.

God’s Peace be with you.


2 posted on 07/10/2014 12:34:30 PM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: Torquay

Breaking news?

With the U.S. melting down, massive illegal invasions, wide spread government corruption, good jobs gone, economy bankrupt, who in tarnation is supposed to care about some shooting in the Philippines?


3 posted on 07/10/2014 3:10:24 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Torquay

BTW, hope your BIL survives this.


4 posted on 07/10/2014 3:11:42 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Torquay

Prayers said for your brother-in-law, Troquay. That is a rough area to be in for anyone. Not a friendly place there in the southern Philippines.


5 posted on 07/10/2014 3:48:12 PM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: Mark17

PING


6 posted on 07/10/2014 4:41:34 PM PDT by kingattax (a real American would rather die on his feet than live on his knees.)
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To: kingattax; WVKayaker

Thanks King. I did not even know about it till now. I don’t think it comes close to Chicago and Detroit, however.


7 posted on 07/10/2014 5:08:31 PM PDT by Mark17 (Obama & Nero? Two Imperials, except Nero was a better fiddler, and didn't need a pen or a phone)
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To: Mark17

youre probably right. just wanted to be sure youre ok :)


8 posted on 07/10/2014 5:15:54 PM PDT by kingattax (a real American would rather die on his feet than live on his knees.)
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To: no-to-illegals
Thanks,

It is a rough area, my wife and her family are from Leyte, but her brother has been in Mindanao for a while now with the police department. Her brother is married with a 2-year old. My wife is devastated, and her Mom told her on the phone this morning to prepare for the worst!
9 posted on 07/10/2014 5:32:54 PM PDT by Torquay
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To: Torquay
My best to you Torquay. Have a Daughter-in-Law from Manila so have had a few discussions regarding the southern region of the islands.

I will pray that when news comes that the news will be good and your Brother-in-Law will be found safe. Please keep me updated and my prayers will be for good news and that your Brother-in-Law has rejoined his family and his child.

10 posted on 07/10/2014 5:46:22 PM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: kingattax
youre probably right. just wanted to be sure youre ok :)

Thanks bro. Now, back to baseball on TV. After that, I am going to the beach, to see the huge waves that come in this time of year.

:-)

11 posted on 07/10/2014 5:52:15 PM PDT by Mark17 (Obama & Nero? Two Imperials, except Nero was a better fiddler, and didn't need a pen or a phone)
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To: Torquay

About one month ago, I served on the altar (I am a deacon) with a young (45) priest serving in Mindanao. My prayers are for you and yours.


12 posted on 07/10/2014 5:55:14 PM PDT by johniegrad
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To: dragnet2; Torquay; Rodney Dangerfield; Mark17; knarf; AlexW; lquist1; Neidermeyer; Trapper6012; ...
... who in tarnation is supposed to care about some shooting in the Philippines? -whatadrag

... Her brother is married with a 2-year old. My wife is devastated, and her Mom told her on the phone this morning to prepare for the worst! -Torq

I have been a FReeper since 2000. I have moved to the Philippines and love the life I now have, with a sweet Filipina wife.

I live in Davao City, but I have lots of American friends here, as well as many FReeper friends, who care about what happens to those we know. We see posts daily asking for prayers for family members and friends of FReepers. I am one of many FReepers that care.

I feel sorry for those that can't see the forest for the trees...

Torq, prayers are up that there will be a happy ending. But, I have friends here who are active and retired Philippine Military and Police. They say that anything can happen, and most likely this would be a chance for the NPA to trade for something they want. The NPA are always trying the patience of the authorities here. In Davao, it is relatively safe. It is extremely safe when compared to Chicago or Los Angeles!!!

They also tell me that when theirs are kidnapped, that they become like our US Marines, and will hunt down and kill those responsible... and show no mercy! NPA probably took theses guys as leverage and know the result would not go well if anything happens!

13 posted on 07/10/2014 5:56:25 PM PDT by WVKayaker ("Every American should feel outrage at any injustice done to our veterans " -Sarah Palin 5/26/14)
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To: WVKayaker

“I live in Davao City,”
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No doubt, you are as safe there in the east of Mindanao as anywhere. I hear of Muzie activity only in the west of Mindanao, far away.
Here on Cebu, I have not knowingly seen a Muzie, but I know that there is a mosque in Cebu city, just as there are mosque in New York city, and elsewhere in the US.


14 posted on 07/10/2014 6:39:33 PM PDT by AlexW
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To: AlexW

Alex, did the last typhoon cause any problems in Cebu? It caused enough rain to almost settle the dust here in Davao City, but not quite. So far, it has been a very dry rainy season.


15 posted on 07/10/2014 7:51:22 PM PDT by Mark17 (Obama & Nero? Two Imperials, except Nero was a better fiddler, and didn't need a pen or a phone)
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To: dragnet2
Breaking news?

With the U.S. melting down, massive illegal invasions, wide spread government corruption, good jobs gone, economy bankrupt, who in tarnation is supposed to care about some shooting in the Philippines?

I bet Torquay (the FReeper who posted this article) cares, seeing as his brother-in-law is one of the hostages.

16 posted on 07/11/2014 7:36:19 PM PDT by Zeppelin (Keep on FReepin' on...)
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To: Torquay

Prayers to you and the family for the safety of your BIL and all those affected by this madness.


17 posted on 07/12/2014 9:56:48 PM PDT by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus sum -- "The Taliban is inside the building")
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To: Torquay

My son is an SF Officer with the 1st SF Group. He just arrived in Okinawa and will be headed for the Phil. in a week. Will be Commanding an SF Company. Hopefully they can do something to help your brother in law.


18 posted on 07/13/2014 7:14:45 AM PDT by Old Retired Army Guy
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