FALLEN HERO. A soldier identified as 2Lt. Nico Malcampo died while three other soldiers were injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion in Oas town, Albay province on Wednesday (Feb. 15, 2023). After the blast, a 30-minute firefight ensued between the troops and the rebels, resulting in the killing of an insurgent and the recovery of high-powered firearms. (Photo courtesy of 9ID) LEGAZPI CITY - A soldier died while three others were wounded on Wednesday when the New People's Army (NPA) detonated anti-personnel mines in Barangay Ramay in Oas, Albay. Capt. Frank Roldan, 9th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) chief, said the incident occurred around 9 a.m. after the 49th Infantry Battalion received a report regarding an extortion activity. "The report said the terrorist group was conducting extortion in a construction project. Upon reaching the area, there was a blast of anti-personnel mine (APM) from the communist terrorist group (CTG) that caused the immediate demi