Junie Mangalay Jr., a resident of Tupi, South Cotabato, was killed following the January 27 clash in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur. His lifeless body was found Thursday morning following military clearing operations in the area, he added. Mangalay was the second soldier confirmed killed during the military operation in Datu Hoffer town last Tuesday. Another soldier, Private First Class Jake Janiel, of Libungan, North Cotabato, was wounded during the exchange of gun fires. He said the soldiers from the 90IB launched the military operation after concerned civilians reported the presence of the armed group in their community.