Ex-Abra governor dies in road accident

December 31, 2008 | 12:00am

Former Abra governor Arturo Barbero, who served during the Marcos era, died Sunday night when he was hit by a speeding Isuzu Elf truck while crossing the dimly lit Marcos Highway in Antipolo City.

Police said Barbero, a cousin of slain Abra governor Luis Bersamin, was identified through ID cards found in his wallet. — Non Alquitran

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Ex-Abra governor dies in road accident

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