11 gov’t troops wounded in Basilan daylight ambush

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Eleven government troopers were wounded—three in critical condition—after their convoy was ambushed on Monday morning in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, breaking the reign of peace and security that local government officials and the military have worked hard to preserve over the years. Army Brig. Gen. Frederick Sales, commander of the