Government forces seized several high-powered guns and war materials following an armed encounter in Quezon, Bukidnon.

Troops of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade (1003IB) recovered three M16 rifles, two magazines with ammunition, medical paraphernalia, food supplies, personal belongings, subversive documents, and other war materials after carrying out a focused military operation.

The military said the items confiscated belong to the Sub-Regional Sentro De Grabidad (SRSDG) Peddler, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC) of the New People’s Army (NPA).

Brigadier General Allan Hambala, commander of the 10th Infantry Division (10IB), reiterated his call for the remaining rebels to abandon the armed struggle and return to the folds of the law.

"The 10ID conducts military operations through the legitimate use of force against the CTG, ensuring the safety and well-being of the people. Nevertheless, the 10ID remains open to accepting Communist NPA Terrorists willing to lay down their arms and reintegrate into the folds of the law," Hambala said.