On January 2, elements of the 2nd IB entered Barangay Sta. Cruz, Donsol, Sorsogon and launched combat operations against the New People's Army and revolutionary mass organizations in the area.
3. Noong Enero 2, pinasok ng mga elemento ng 2nd IB sa barangay Sta. Cruz, Donsol, Sorsogon at naglunsad ng operasyong kombat laban sa Bagong Hukbong Bayan at rebolusyonaryong organisasyon masa sa lugar.