Philippine troops kill 3 suspected rebels in clash

MANILA: Philippine troops have killed three suspected rebels in a clash in Lanao del Sur province in southern Philippines, a military report said Monday.

The military said the five-minute fighting between the soldiers and at least six rebels broke out before midnight on Saturday in the outskirts of Kapai town.

Four high-powered firearms were recovered from the clash site.

No government soldier was killed or wounded in the clash.

-Xinhnua