Soldier killed in clash with NPA in Samar

TACLOBAN CITY – Matuguinao, Samar Mayor Aran Boller condemned the death of a soldier in an encounter with the New People’s Army in the hinterlands of Barangay San Roque, Matuguinao recently.

Killed-in-action was Corporal Bobby Barocaboc.

He was deployed as part of the Alpha Company of the 19th Infantry Battalion securing Barangay San Roque to facilitate the delivery of social and basic services in the community considered a Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Area. Troops engaged about 10 communist rebels.

"I challenge you, if you really are for the people and genuine to your goal, then you should support the government in its pursuit for just and lasting peace," Boller said.

Major Gen. Adonis Ariel Orio, head of the 8th Infantry Division, condoled with the family of Barocaboc.

"Corporal Barocaboc has paid an ultimate sacrifice for the people of Eastern Visayas. His death fuels us to continue what we have started."

Orio  assured that they will never cease in pursuing the remaining insurgents to achieve lasting peace and progress in the community.