Philippines: New People’s Army rebels killed 5 policemen
Communist rebels have shot and killed a police chief and four other officers in northern Philippines after detonating roadside bombs under their patrol car, officials said.
Sunday’s attack killed the Rizal town police chief, his brother, wife and two other officers. Two other police officials were also wounded in the ambush.
It was the first major assault since the Philippine government and communist rebels agreed to restart talks, ending the 42-year rural-based insurgency.