Female Rebel Abandoned by Group After Clash w/ Government Troops in Occidental Mindoro
A female rebel carrying an M16 rifle was left behind by her companions after a clash between government troops and an armed group in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.
On Sunday afternoon (March 29, 2026), soldiers from the 68th Infantry Battalion under the 203rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army were conducting an operation when they faced around 25 rebels in Sitio Salafay, Barangay Monteclaro.
The exchange of gunfire led to the death of an army officer, while two other soldiers were wounded during the clash.
After the fighting stopped, troops discovered that one of the rebels, a woman, had been left behind by her group. She was found carrying an M16 rifle and was immediately taken by soldiers to a hospital to receive medical attention.
Authorities made sure she was treated properly before proceeding with further steps. The woman was later brought to the San Jose Police Station for investigation. Officials are now working to confirm her identity and gather more information about her background.
Initial findings suggest that she may be a student from a university in Manila who was recruited by the rebel group. Reports say she was taken to Mindoro as part of what they call a tour of duty.
The gunfire has raised concerns about how young individuals are being influenced and drawn into armed groups. Authorities continue to look into the case to better understand how the recruitment happened and who may be responsible.
As the investigation continues, the authorities remain focus on ensuring justice for those affected and preventing similar incidents in the future.
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