On November 17, another NPA unit harassed AFP troops in Alipuaton, Salay and by November 20, another harassment operation was launched by the NPA on AFP troops in Bantaawan, Gingoog City. Troops of the 12th and 10th Scout Ranger Company of the 4th Scout Ranger Battalion, the 58th IB, 8th IB and DRC are currently conducting operations in this subregion.
Noong araw ding iyon, hinaras ng ibang tim ng BHB ang isang kolum ng DRC sa Baryo Magtangale, Surigao City. Nagtamo ng isang kaswalti ang kaaway. Bilang ganti ng AFP, nagpalipad ito ng MG520 at Huey helikopter na nagpaulan ng mga rocket, nanganyon at nagmasinggan sa Ticlan at mga kalapit na lugar noong umaga ng Nobyembre 4. Nangawasak ang mga sakahan.