On the eve of the December 16 ceasefire, three AFP attack helicopters provided air support to additional enemy troops deployed in the interior Paquibato villages of Pandaitan, Paquibato proper, Mapula, Salapawan and Malabog, all in Davao City.
Noong Nobyembre 20, tinambangan ng isang platung gerilya ang isang iskwad ng CAFGU na pinamunuan ni Sgt. Palomario ng 12th IB sa Barangay Trinidad, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. Bunsod nito, napatay si Palomario at isa pang kasapi ng CAFGU at 2 sugatan.