ZAMBOANGA CITY: New People’s Army (NPA) rebels on Sunday owned up to the killing of a councilman in Magpet town in North Cotabato last week.

Isabel Santiago, spokesperson for the rebel group, said Antonio Takinan was killed as punishment for his alleged involvement in the anti-insurgency campaign and human rights violations in the province.

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