RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE POSTHUMOUS AWARDING OF THE MEDAL OF VALOR TO THE FORTY-FOUR (44) PNP SAF OFFICERS WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES IN MAMASAPANO, MAGUINDANAO, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTY AND COMMENDING THEM FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY COURAGE AND HEROISM

Whereas, the 19B7 Constitution upholds that the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy;

Whereas, Republic Act No. 6975 otherwise known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990, establishes one of the core functions of the Philippine National Police (PNP) which is to maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety;

Whereas, on January 25, 2015, members of the PNP Special Action Force (SAF) conducted a law enforcement operation that involved the serving of an outstanding arrest warrant to Southeast Asia’s most wanted terrorist, Zulkipli Bin Hir, alias Abu Marwan, in a rebel-controlled area in Mamasapano, Maguindanao;

Whereas, the SAF team succeeded in killing the terrorist, Marwan. However, In the course of the operation, members of the team came under intense rebel fire from members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). Forty four (44) SAF officers were killed in the encounter which lasted eleven hours;

Whereas, the names of the 44 SAF officers killed during this high-risk police operation are as follows:

1. Sr. Insp. Ryan Ballesteros Pabalinas

2. Sr. Insp. John Garry Alcantara Erana

3. Sr. Insp. Max Jim Ramirez Tria

4. Sr. Insp. Cyrus Paleyan Anniban

5. Sr. Insp. Gednat G. Tabdi

6. Insp. Joey Sacristan Gamutan

7. Insp. Rennie Tayrus

8. SPOI Lover L. Inocencio

9. P03 Rodrigo F. Acob Jr.

10. P03 Virgel S. Villanueva

11. P03 Andres Vlernes Duque Jr.

12. P03 Vitoriano Nacion Acain

13. P03 Noel Onangey Golocan

14. P03 Junrel Narvas Kibete

15. P031ed-ln Abubakar AsJali

16. P03 Robert Dommolog Allaga

17. P03 John Lloyd Rebammonte SumbiIla

18. P02 Amman Mlsuari Esmula

19. P02 Peterson I. Carap

20. P02 Roger C. Cordero

21. P02 Nicky DC Naclno Jr.

22. P02 Glenn Berecio Bedua

23. P02 Chum Goc-Ong Agabon

24. P02 Richelle Salangan Baluga

25. P02 Noel Nebrida Balaca

26. P02 Joel Bimidang Dulnuan

27. P02 Godofredo Basak Cabanlet

28. P02 Franklin Cadap Danao

29. P02 Wainer Faustino Danao

30. P02 Jerry Dailay Kayob

31. P02 Noble Sungay Kiangan

32. P02 Ephraim G. Mejia

33. P02 Omar Agacer Nacionales

34. P02 Rodel Eva Ramacula

35. P02 Romeo Valles Senin II

36. POl Russel Bawaan Bilog

37. POl Angel C. Kodiamat

38. POI Windell Llano Candano

39. POl Loreto Guyab Capinding

40. POl Gringo Charag Cayang-o

41. POl Romeo Cumanoy Cempron

42. POI Mark Lory Orloque Clemencio

43. POl Joseph Gumatay Sagonoy

44. POl Oliebeth Ligutan Viernes

Whereas, Republic Act No. 9049 honors military heroes and affiliates for their supreme self-sacrifice and distinctive acts of heroism and gallantry by awarding the Medal of Valor which entitles the widower and/or dependents of the awardee to a lifetime monthly gratuity and precedence in employment in National Government Agencies (NGAs) or Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) among other benefits;

Whereas, the 44 officers of the PNP-SAF fought valiantly and sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duty, in the service to the Filipino people and the nation’s quest for peace;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, recommending the posthumous awarding of the Medal of Valor to the forty-four (44) PNP SAF officers who sacrificed their lives in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, in the performance of their duty and commending them for their exemplary courage and heroism.

 

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