Philippine soldiers killed an alleged communist insurgent in a clash in Compostela Valley, military officials said.

Officials said the firefight erupted in Bagong Silang village where troops cornered the New People’s Army gunman and shot him. The clash came after local villagers allegedly tipped off the military about the gunman’s presence.

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