SLAIN SOLDIER. Cpl. Loreto Cachola. Jr., the soldier killed during a clash with rebels on Monday (Sept. 26, 2022) in Victoria town, Northern Samar province. The gun battle happened after soldiers responded to the report of villagers about an armed group conducting extortion activities.(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) TACLOBAN CITY - The Philippine Army is mourning the death of a soldier who was killed in a clash with New People's Army (NPA) rebels in the upland Luisita village in Victoria town, Northern Samar province on Monday. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Philippine Army's 803rd Infantry Brigade (IB) said Cpl. Loreto Cachola. Jr. was hit in the neck which caused his instant death due to the surprise attack staged by the communist terrorist group. "We express our condolences to the parents of the late Corporal Cachalo for his heroism and gallantry in action in support to the attainment of lasting peace and development in the province of Northern Samar," s