Militiaman shot dead at vice mayor’s farm

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines - – Police are investigating the killing of a member of the government militia inside the farm reportedly owned by Vice Mayor Joseph de Lara in Solsona town in Ilocos Norte on Monday.

Lawrence Florence, of Barangay Manalpac was reportedly shot and killed by the farm caretaker identified as Felino Baraoiadan.

Police expressed belief the victim and the suspect were having drinks when a quarrel erupted between them.