Reds loot b’gay execs’ homes in Masbate

CAMARINES NORTE, Philippines – More than 30 suspected members of the New People’s Army ransacked the homes of two barangay officials and four civilians in Claveria, Masbate on Wednesday, police said yesterday.  

Superintendent Carl Michael Car Reyes, officer-in-charge of the provincial police, said the rebels forced their way into the house of village chief Benny Capinig and took P91,050, a shotgun, a laptop, a telescope and mobile phone. 

Reyes said the rebels also looted the homes of village councilor Bernabe Lepalam, 61; Frezil Sinahonon, 38; Violeta Suson, 68; Noe Torres Jr. 42; and Recilled Rejuso. 

A police report said the rebels took several pieces of jewelry and P15,000. 

A manhunt for the rebels is ongoing.