Rebels hold soldier in Compostela Valley

ZAMBOANGA CITY: A government soldier, whose unit was accused as behind the murders of innocent civilians in the province of Compostela Valley, was captured by communist rebels.

Daniel Ibarra, a spokesman for the New People’s Army (NPA)–Compostela Valley Davao Gulf Sub-Regional Committee, said Private First Class Rodello Canada Arigonan is being held as prisoner of war.