SIX soldiers were killed and six were wounded following an  encounter with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Samar, a military spokesman said on Tuesday.

The slain soldiers were identified as Cpl. Junurimbran Mamalo Jr.; Cpl. Edgar Abing; Private First Class Arthur Garcia; Private First Class Rufino Paster Jr.; Private Danilo Constantino Jr.; and Private Elben Lagrimas.