Masbate village chief dies in NPA clash with soldiers

AN incumbent Barangay (village) captain, allegedly a member of the New People’s Army (NPA), was killed on Wednesday in a clash with soldiers in Masbate, the Philippine Army said on Thursday.

The Bicol-based 9th Infantry Division identified the slain official as Wolfert Dalanon alias Ompong, village chief of San Antonio in Milagros town.