Ex-PDEA agent slain in gun attack

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A former agent of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency was gunned down along Marcos Highway in this city yesterday.

Samuel Mora, 58, was driving home in his Toyota Hilux when he was waylaid. Police said the pickup bore 15 bullet holes.

A motorcycle, which the assailant reportedly used, was recovered in Barangay Atab.  A man was held for possession of a helmet found at the scene.