Earlier, the 49th IB had already attempted to encircle an NPA unit that was temporarily stationed in Barangay San Ramon, Barcelona town in the afternoon of June 30.
Bago ito, tinangkang kubkubin ng 49th IB ang isang yunit ng BHB na pansamantalang nakahimpil sa Barangay San Ramon, Barcelona noong Hunyo 30 ng hapon.