Mabuhay Ka Waquin! According to the Communist Party of the Philippines, Wendell “Ka Waquin/Joaquin” Gumban was martyred, along with Sario “Ka Glen” Mabanding, during a firefight against the 66th Infantry Battalion-AFP on July 23 in Sitio Pong-pong, Brgy. Andap, New Bataan, Compostela Valley.
Sinabi naman ni Energy Sec. Carlos Jericho Petilla na nag-usap na ang lokal na pamahalaan at mga pinuno sa rehiyon ng PNP para “maayos” ang sitwasyon.