The faces of the #SAF44 | 77Y57HA | 2024-01-22 17:08:01
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THE LEGACIES of the 44 courageous males who died on Jan. 25 in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province, go beyond the camouflage they wore, the black berets they earned and the medals they merited as members of the Philippine Nationwide Police Particular Motion Pressure.
INQUIRER.internet remembers every of the #SAF44 via brief profiles on their lives not only as policemen but as family males, as pals, as colleagues, as countrymen.
The profiles under are a work in progress.
1. Police Senior Inspector Ryan Ballesteros Pabalinas
The final time Ryan Ballesteros Pabalinas left his house, his spouse Erica and their daughter didn't need him to go.
She shared, on the necrological providers at Camp Bagong Diwa on Jan. 30, "Naglalambing ako sa kanya, sabi ko, 'Daddy, huwag ka na lang po sumama dahil hindi ka pa OK.'" Then he replied, "Mommy, ayan ka na naman, hindi mo na naman naintindihan." Then his little woman stated to him, "Daddy, huwag ka na lang umalis kasi gabi na. Baka kunin ka lang po ng mga dangerous guys."
But Ryan left. Erica stated, "My husband put obligation first earlier than family and I perceive."
Ryan, who graduated from the Philippine Nationwide Police Academy (PNPA) in 2006, liked being a policeman. He even dressed his toddler daughter in tiny variations of his PNP uniforms.
To the rest of the nation, Ryan is a policeman and a hero. However to the people who beloved him, he was Rye, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, pal.
"Kuya Rye! Thanks for defending the nation and its residents. We'll miss you!" one in every of his cousins wrote on Facebook.
His sister Ray-Anne posted a photo of the e-book "Conquerors" and shared, "Keep in mind this ebook, Kuya Rye? You gave me this guide after you graduated [from] PNPA. All the leaders talked about listed here are more than conquerors. Bro, you and your troops are greater than conquerors! Greater than what they referred to as elite commandos! Greater than heroes! You're all armies of God despatched right here from Heaven to guard the lives of the innocents…"
That e-book is now on an altar of their household house in Basic Santos City. Within the middle is a crucifix and a rosary, and unfold around them are footage of Ryan, other books, messages and pieces of his lifetime of service.
Erica stated, "My husband gave his life to say peace. He placed service to the individuals earlier than anything."
2. Police Senior Inspector John Garry Alcantara Erana
Senior Insp. John Garry Alcantara Erana's sister actually needed him to be at her wedding ceremony.
So earlier this month, when he informed her his training in the USA would coincide together with her big day, she decided to move it.
Garry's sister's wedding ceremony wasn't the one one the Erana family was wanting forward to.
Garry was set to marry lawyer Suzette Tucay subsequent yr. They met over three years ago at the wake of her brother, who was killed while battling Moro bandits in Basilan province. They have been engaged in 2013.
Garry, who graduated from the Philippine Nationwide Police Academy as Baron of Class 2009, believed in the significance of schooling. He was a man of ambition and his goals weren't just his own. Eager to safe a superb future for him, his bride-to-be and their future household, he helped finance Suzette's research in New Zealand, where she is taking a enterprise course. He was pursuing his doctorate on the time of his demise.
One among Garry's siblings – who call him John – wrote on Fb: "We are so pleased with you Kuya! All the time! And you never fail to surprise us together with your feats. Hindi ko alam na ganyan na kadami awards mo. Love youuuu!"
And: "You all the time inspire us by how you live and consider life. I all the time look as much as you, Kuya. And all the time will."
Margaret created a Facebook album as a tribute to Garry. She referred to as it, "My pricey Captain, my pricey greatest pal, my pricey brother."
One other sibling posted a photograph of their household on the Nice Wall of China with the caption: "I can't imagine our subsequent fam journey."
three. Police Senior Inspector Max Jim Ramirez Tria
Max Jim Ramirez Tria, nicknamed Mac-mac by his household, was the only one among five sons to comply with in his father's footsteps as a policeman.
The 27-year-old police officer from Virac, Catanduanes, was proud to be a member of the Philippine National Police Special Motion Drive (SAF), Tria's father Guillermo – 53 and also a senior inspector – had told the Inquirer.
Even earlier than joining the SAF, Tria had attained prime honors in sniper faculty, commando and scout ranger coaching, and in handling explosives and ordinance.
Tria entered the Philippine National Police Academy proper after graduation from the CSU Laboratory Faculties and came out one of many youngest graduates.
He had 4 brothers, the eldest of whom had requested him to be the most effective man in his wedding ceremony to a policewoman this Might 18.
Mac-mac's youngest brother Guio posted on his Facebook web page a photograph of them together on the slain soldier's commencement day in Zamboanga.
"Kuya Mac, I gained't overlook what you stated to me once over drinks at residence. You informed me, "Bam, should anybody harm this household, a house will explode." However now, our hearts seem to be those exploding since you are not with us, as a result of we will not be with you. We'll always remember you. This is my brother and I really like him."
Guio stated on Facebook that his Kuya Mac was "one of the bravest males I had in my life" and fiercely protecting of their household.
"Kuya Mac, I gained't overlook what you stated to me once over drinks at residence. You advised me, "Bam, should anyone harm this family, a home will explode." But now, our hearts seem to be the ones exploding because you are not with us, as a result of we will not be with you. We'll never forget you," Guio wrote.
Tria was near Senior Inspectors Ryan Pabalinas, John Garry Erana and Joey Gamutan, additionally among the many 44 slain.
four. Police Senior Insp. Cyrus Paleyan Anniban
Senior Insp. Cyrus Anniban of Balbalan, Kalinga province, was part of the Philippine National Police Academy's (PNPA) Class of 2010.
Described by many as humble, Cyrus was a born chief — he was a boy scout troop leader, he was a high school CAT officer, he was company commander of his PNPA class.
His relations, associates, former academics and classmates have expressed their sorrow over his dying. A few of them put on shirts printed together with his face, his batchmates at Saint William's Academy welcomed him again to their hometown with a banner.
A comrade wrote: "TO PSI Cyrus Anniban, my bunkie, sir, you advised me that you will watch for me. You informed me that you will all the time be on my aspect. I salute you, sir, in your heroic act. I'll all the time keep in mind our brotherhood, sir. You and I'll meet once more…"
His loved ones have set up "Cyrus Anniban – Our Hero," a Fb page dedicated to him, where individuals have been sharing photographs and tributes.
One other page posted a tribute to Cyrus: "He's, indeed, a high-quality example of a hero who fought for an summary precept of loyalty, obligation and honor. He stood and died preventing. An actual warrior…"
Cyrus was a veteran of the Zamboanga Metropolis siege.
5. Police Senior Inspector Gednat G. Tabdi
Senior Insp. Gednat Tabdi, 27, hails from Mountain Province and was part of the Philippine Nationwide Police Academy's Kapit-Bisig Class of 2009. At 17, he made the leap from learning veterinary drugs to enrolling at the police academy. He was 21 when he graduated.
He was devoted to his job. He survived in 2013 the Zamboanga Metropolis siege, the place he witnessed the deaths of his buddies and comrades. While there, his goal became clear. He wanted to get married and build a family.
He was properly on his method: on the time of his demise, Gednat was excited for the delivery of his first baby. His spouse Leah was pregnant with a child boy. They have been married just last yr.
He additionally leaves behind his mother and father and 5 brothers, three of whom are policemen – one can also be a member of the Philippine Nationwide Police Particular Action Drive.
Impressed by Gednat's heroism, his youngest brother who still in school says he needs to hitch the PNP and develop into a member of the SAF.
6. Police Senior Inspector Joey Sacristan Gamutan
Senior Insp. Joey Gamutan, 33, and his spouse Merlyn celebrated their seventh wedding ceremony anniversary miles apart. It was Jan. 24, the day before the bloody operation that took his life. The next day, despite being deep in the battle, Joey was able to call Merlyn one last time.
A day later, their firstborn turned 5. Joey and Merlyn have one other youngster. The youngsters, whom Joey always checked on even whereas he was away on deployment, will now grow up with out their father.
"My husband really loved being in the service," his wife told the Inquirer. Joey, who's from Basilan province and who finished high school at Zamboanga National Excessive Faculty West, joined the PNP in 2009.
In 2012, Joey shared a photo from the Facebook page The PNP Households Behind the Badge. It had this caption: "There's a robust bond in the line of combat.. freedom just isn't free, we're prepared to put our life for others to stay."
7. Police Senior Inspector Rennie Lumasag Tayrus
Senior Insp. Rennie Tayrus, who hails from Zamboanga del Sur province, relished being a policeman, even when it meant being deployed on his birthday.
His father did not reside lengthy enough to see him graduate from the Philippine National Police Academy in 2011 — he passed away the yr before. But Rennie's different relations have been there to rejoice with him.
Rennie found one other family in the members of the Philippine National Police Special Motion Pressure (PNP-SAF). Last September, he posted a photo of his troop on Fb with the caption: "Not all brothers have the same last identify!"
He chronicled his life with pictures — his journey from cadet to senior inspector, his neatly folded uniforms and his polished boots, the awards he gained on the PNP-SAF Problem 2013.
Rennie beloved inspirational quotes, sharing them often together with his buddies.
On Jan. 2, he posted a photograph from the Rosenberg Police Department displaying a policeman with the words: "Mother and father, please stop telling your youngsters that we'll haul them off to jail if they are dangerous. We would like them to run to us if they're scared… not be frightened of us."
When he was a cadet, Rennie stored a figurine of a knight in his locker — a logo of valor, braveness and honor, values that he lived by.
His cousins have paid tribute to their beloved Kuya Renren online:
"Isa kang hero… We (are) pleased with you."
"Mahal na mahal ka namin di ka namin makakalimutan…"
eight. Senior Police Officer 1 Lover L. Inocencio
SPO1 Lover Inocencio of Davao del Norte province was a family man. He spent the holidays together with his spouse Liezl and their solely baby, who turned 5 two days earlier than Christmas.
The 38-year-old served the nation for 13 years, becoming a member of the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2002.
He acquired a medal for his participation in the Zamboanga Metropolis siege.
9. Police Officer 3 Rodrigo F. Acob Jr.
Until his demise, Rodrigo Acob Jr. was a police officer by way of and thru. Rodrigo, who grew up in Aurora, Isabela province, graduated from Philippine School of Criminology in 2000 and joined the SAF a yr later.
On Facebook, his profile image is the badge of the Philippine Nationwide Police with the phrases, "Not everyone seems to be given this privilege… to serve and shield. That is the rationale for our being… It's the lifeblood of our character… The badge of profitable your heart and mind. Of this we're proud."
He could also be robust on the sector however at house, out of his uniform, he was a loving father who showered his youngsters with affection. There are such a lot of photographs of Rodrigo together with his arm round his son and carrying his younger daughter.
Rordigo spent the holiday season making reminiscences with the individuals he liked: going to the mall together with his wife and youngsters, celebrating Christmas together with his extended family, watching his daughter compete in a kiddie pageant, singing karaoke at a New Yr's celebration.
They are still reeling from the news of his dying.
His spouse wrote on Facebook in response to a relative: "…ang aga naman niya akong iniwan."
10. Police Officer 3 Virgel S. Villanueva
PO3 Virgel Villanueva, 39, is from San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur province.
11. Police Officer three Andres Viernes Duque Jr.
PO3 Andres Duque Jr., 37, is from Aurora, Isabela province. He joined the Philippine National Police in 2007.
Andres' remains arrived in his hometown of Barangay Divisoria around 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 31. He was welcomed home by local officials and policemen.
12. Police Officer three Victoriano Nacion Acain
PO3 Victoriano Acain, 32, joined the PNP in 2006.
Initially from Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte province, he graduated from Gutalac Nationwide High Faculty and Andres Bonifacio School.
A relative posted this tribute to him on Fb:
"Thank your being a great uncle… Thank you for being a very good brother-in-law… Thank you for all the time being there in occasions of our issues… We are very pleased with you… We love you… Farewell, Jun… Hanggang sa muling pagkikita…"
He leaves behind a spouse and a 7-year-old youngster.
13. Police Officer three Noel Onangey Golocan
PO3 Noel Golocan, 34, shall be remembered by kinfolk for his "smiling face"; his spouse Angeli has up a profile photograph with him on her Fb page.
Noel graduated highschool in 1998 from Lepanto Nationwide Excessive Faculty in Mankayan, Benguet province. He continued his research at College of the Cordilleras in Baguio City earlier than joining the Particular Action Pressure.
His cousin Megan Abad shared on Fb a video in tribute to Noel. The video compiled photographs of Noel – most of them together with his fellow officers of the Philippine Nationwide Police Special Armed Forces – set to the music "Heaven Was Needing A Hero" by Jo Dee Messina.
Watch the video tribute here.
"Manong Noel you may be certainly missed, particularly your smiling face; you may be endlessly in our lives. You are a HERO; Snappy SALUTE to you pricey cousin. Till we meet once more," Abad captioned the video.
14. Police Officer three Junrel Kibete
The Philippine flag is flying half-mast at Sta. Catalina Nationwide Excessive Faculty the place PO3 Junrel Kibete graduated.
Junrel, or Jun to friends and family, spent his youthful years in Negros Oriental province.
His childhood pal Dindo Campo informed the Inquirer: "Mula noong bata pa kami ang nakita ko kay Jun mabait na tao talaga siya. Hindi malakwatsa. Mula noong nasa high school pa pa siya CAT officer na siya, hanggang school officer pa din. Mabungisngis, palatawa (kahit might) problema."
He grew as much as be an elite commando however he never misplaced his fun-loving aspect. That's what buddies keep in mind probably the most about him—his teasing, joking ways.
They wrote on Facebook:
"Wala nang mang-aasar sa amin, pre. Wala nang mahilig mangiliti o manggising sa amin… Hay naku, wala na kaming pare na kagaya mo. Masakit tanggapin na wala ka na talaga."
"Mahirap kalimutan ang mga taong napakabait at napakabuti sa'yo. Mananatili ka sa aming puso hanggang sa wakas."
"You will all the time stay in our hearts. Mami-miss namin ang iyong mga ngiti na wagas. Hindi ko makakalimutan ang iyong recommendation na "Huwag kang mag-SAF, hindi ka marunng lumangoy." Salamat sa pagkakaibigan, sa pagngisi ng wagas. Rest in peace, pareng Archer Kibete. We might be missing you."
In December and January, Jun used William Ernest Henley's Invictus as his cover photograph:
Out of the night time that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank no matter gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Beneath the bludgeonings of probability
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And but the menace of the years
Finds, and shall discover, me unafraid.
It issues not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the grasp of my destiny:
I am the captain of my soul.
A cousin posted this tribute: "Chances are you'll rest in peace, cousin. Thank you on your service to our nation."
15. Police Officer 3 Jedz-in Abubakar Asjali
PO3 Jedz-in Asjali and his household lost their residence within the Zamboanga Metropolis siege final yr; they needed to evacuate. But that didn't stop Jedz from serving the nation.
Originally from Western Mindanao College, the 38-year-old joined the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2002.
Jedz was the breadwinner of the family. He had 4 siblings, including a youthful brother Ibrahim who needed to hitch him in the PNP Particular Action Drive. His mom advised Bombo Radyo that the final time he left their residence, he gave her a kiss and advised her not to be sad, that he can be again as a result of he still needed to get married.
Friends and family members, still in disbelief over the information of his demise, continue to flood his Fb with needs for him to "rest in peace." They need solutions, they need justice.
On that same page is a photograph of Jedz from his training in Virginia in 2013. His arms have been outstretched and there was a huge smile on his face as snow fell round him. He appeared carefree.
16. Police Officer three Robert Dommolog Allaga
Robert Allaga, 35, joined the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2005. He was from Banaue, Ifugao province.
An uncle stated Robert spent his childhood in the mining town of Itogon whereas his father labored at the Antamok mines.
Robert graduated from a criminology course at University of Baguio.
His remains have been laid to relaxation beside the Allaga household's ancestral house in Sitio Patok, Barangay Poitan. Pallbearers had to make use of an "allasiw" or "batawil" (bamboo cradle) to hold his flag-draped coffin to the distant space.
17. Police Officer three John Lloyd Rebamonte Sumbilla
Thirty-three-year-old PO3 John Lloyd Sumbilla had all the time needed to die in battle.
His wife Rachel, who he married last September, stated, "Lagi niyang sinasabi sa akin yun. Ayaw niyang mamatay sa kung saan lang. Gusto niyang mamatay na lumalaban."
John Lloyd grew up in Japanese Samar, the place his father was as soon as the police chief of Sulat town. He valued his work as a policeman although he felt like individuals didn't all the time recognize it.
On February 6, 2014, he posted a photograph with these phrases: "Kami namatayan ng kasama upang ipagtanggol ang bayan pero halos walang pakialam ang bansa… pero pag ang artista nabugbog nagkakagulo na ang buong bayan."
On March 15, he posted an image of soldiers carrying flag-covered caskets: "Kung naipag-pray nyo po yung artistang sumalo ng suntok at sipa.. sana kami din pong mga mandirigmang handang sumalo ng bala para sa inyo."
John Lloyd favored watching films — that was one of the methods he took a break from his harmful job. The final one he watched was American Sniper. He needed to observe it again.
The last time they talked, Rachel warned him about their operation. "Baka delikado yan."
He replied, "Hindi, walang mangyayaring masama sa akin."
When she requested how he was positive, he stated, "Kasi tagaligtas kami, hero kami."
Rachel is 5 months pregnant with their first youngster. She stated she would tell their little woman "na namatay na bayani ang tatay niya."
She refused to simply accept her husband's medal of valor from President Benigno Aquino III at the necrological providers on Jan. 30.
18. Police Officer 2 Amman Misuari Esmula
PO2 Amman Misuari Esmula, 34, turned lively within the Philippine Nationwide Police Particular Action Pressure in 2006. He was from Zamboanga City and a graduate of Western Mindanao State University.
He leaves behind his wife Elisa and their 5 youngsters.
At the necrological service at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig, she advised Agence France-Presse that she couldn't take the fight medal from President Aquino: ""My head was spinning. I used to be confused. I still can't consider what happened to my husband."
19. Police Officer 2 Peterson I. Carap
PO2 Peterson Carap, 36 and from Benguet province, joined the Philippine National Police in 2007.
Peterson's wife Janet and Solomon Agayso, Peterson's classmate and teammate who survived the bloody encounter, advised GMA about Peterson's final moments of heroism.
Solomon stated, "Naghahanap sila kung sino mag-point man sa workforce namin. Ako ang tinatawag pero siya ang nag-volunteer, siya ang nagsabing "Ako na lang." 'Pag nasa unahan ka kasi, ikaw ang mapapa-engage."
Though pained by his demise, Janet is making an attempt to return to phrases with the alternatives he made in his final hours: "Sabi daw niya sa isa, i-cover mo ako, pupunta ako sa baba kasi kawawa sila dun… Dun siya nadali…"
She's asking for justice for her husband and the remainder of the #SAF44. Watch the video here.
When Interior Secretary Mar Roxas visited Peterson's wake at Barangay Irisan in Baguio Metropolis, he handed two checks to the widowed Janet. She accepted them but made positive to inform the secretary what was precisely on her mind.
"Kaya naming magtrabaho para sa pera eh pero 'yung buhay ng asawa namin, hindi mababayaran ng pera 'yon (We will get by and earn money but my husband's life cannot be compensated by any other means)," Janet stated. "Hindi mababayaran ng pera 'yung mga reminiscences na pwede pa naming i-share (Money can't purchase good reminiscences we might share) and the years that we're going to stay together."
Peterson additionally leaves behind a young son. Individuals say he seems to be identical to his father.
Peterson was honored together with six different policemen hailing from the Cordillera area throughout a Mass at the headquarters of the Cordillera police. His remains arrived early morning on Jan. 31.
20. Police Officer 2 Roger Cordero
PO2 Roger Cordero might have died in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province, but he leaves behind in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat province, a son who needs to comply with in his father's footsteps.
Archidaniel, his mother Ellen told the Inquirer, is the spitting image of his father, who he continues to look as much as. Already, at 9 years previous, he needs to be a policeman.
"His father was capable of really influence him," Ellen stated, even if the thought fearful her; she and her husband all the time talked concerning the risks of being part of the Philippine Nationwide Police.
Roger himself had all the time needed to be a policeman. Like father, like son.
Two of Roger's siblings are also troopers. Roger's father Herminio stated that whereas it pained him to see his son mendacity in a body bag as an alternative of standing, alive and protected, he was proud that Roger died preventing.
21. Police Officer 2 Nicky D.C. Nacino Jr.
Some individuals referred to as him Nicky, others referred to as him Dondon.
Two days after his dying, PO2 Nicky Nacino Jr.'s brother-in-law posted a video tribute for him. He wrote: "Salamat Nicky… Napakbait at mapagmahal na kaptid, ama at asawa… Makakaasa kang 'di namin pababayaan ang iyong mag-ina. We salute you! Isa kang tunay na bayani. We love you."
The video, which has been shared close to 7,000 occasions, is about to the music "Kawal ang Tatay Ko" and exhibits Nicky in his PNP and SAF uniforms, on a boat, by a aircraft, within the jungle, at work. There are photographs from his private life too: Nicky at Jollibee, pre-nup footage, a date together with his wife, scenes from his wedding ceremony, his baby's baptism. In the final photograph, Nicky isn't holding a gun. He's holding his bride's wedding ceremony bouquet.
Nicky, who is from San Luis, Aurora province, appreciated sending flowers to Roselle while he was away on deployment. She shared a photo of one of many bouquets on-line with this caption: "Hindi hadlang ang layo at distansya para iparamdam sa taong minamahal kung gaano siya kaimportante…"
Now, she has to cope with his loss. She posted: "Mahal na mahal kita babe. Super miss na kita. Ang daming nagmamahal sa'yo. Sa anak natin at sa Panginoon ako humuhugot ng lakas para mabuhay."
Nicky was a brand new father. His spouse's Facebook profile picture exhibits them kissing their new child.
Even his fraternity, Tau Gamma Phi, is mourning.
A good friend wrote: "You're now an angel, pare. Relaxation in peace."
22. Police Officer 2 Glenn Berecio Bedua
PO2 Glenn Bedua, who had been lively with the Philippine National Police since 2006, was originally from Dulag, Leyte province.
His task in Zamboanga Metropolis led him to satisfy his wife Adelisa. They met on Christmas in 2010. Two years later, they have been married. Their son Glenden just isn't even a yr previous. Inquirer photographer Grig Montegrande took a photo of Glenn's son reaching out to touch his coffin.
Adelisa informed the Inquirer about her husband: "He's just a simple and quiet person. He never bragged about being a policeman."
She described him as a loving father.
Other relations agree that Glenn was a superb guy.
His aunt Myrna informed Inquirer about how he got here to assistance from family members who have been affected by Hurricane Yolanda, checking on them and bringing aid items.
She referred to as him "a loving nephew who served as a task mannequin for his cousins."
A good friend posted this tribute on Fb: "An actual hero From Dulag Leyte..PO2 Glenn Bedua..he was a man of few words but filled with actions..an excellent pal, a responsible father and a unprecedented regulation enforcer..My snappy salute…"
Adelisa stated, "All he needed was to serve the nation and shield the individuals but his life was taken too quickly. Now I don't know that to do."
23. Police Officer 2 Chum Goc-ong Agabon
There's a picture of PO2 Chum Agabon holding a cake on Facebook. On the cake, written in blue icing, are the phrases "Smile tol Chum!"
"Who would have thought this might be your last birthday cake?" a pal wrote.
Chum, who hails from Iligan Metropolis, was only 31 when he misplaced his life.
There are various issues Chum might have written in the work part of his Facebook profile: Police officer. SAF. Elite commando. Black beret. But as an alternative, he wrote "Peacemaker."
Chum had been making an attempt assist maintain peace within the country since 2009 when he joined the Philippine National Police. He acquired a Medal of Valor for his participation in the arrest of Abu Sayyaf member Yatim Batah (Yatin Hakimin).
Considered one of Chum's pals wrote: "They didn't know find out how to fill their empty abdomen whereas our tables (have been) filled with blessings… They have been holding their guns whereas we have been busy with our devices… They have been awake once we have been sleeping in peace… JUSTICE is what we search!"
Tributes proceed to pour in from family and friends members. There's a video memorial dedicated to Chum—footage of Chum's smiling face, Chum and his family, Chum with pals, Chum sightseeing around the Philippines, Chum in his uniform.
There are words too, loving words: "Somebody as particular as you will by no means be forgotten… You're ceaselessly remembered, endlessly missed… We'll all the time cherish the gorgeous reminiscences of you… We love you Chum."
His identify says all of it. Chum—a buddy, a pal.
And as his associates wrote, "There isn't a nice love than to put down one's life for associates."
Chum was a member of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity, which lost six different members within the bloody encounter. More than sixty of their members demanded for justice for the fallen commandos by staging a solidarity walk and lighting candles in Lucena City.
24. Police Officer 2 Richelle Salangan Baluga
PO2 Richelle Baluga of Piat, Cagayan Valley, joined the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2008.
The 32-year-old and his greatest good friend PO1 Oliebeth Viernes, also from Piat, each died in the Mamasapano operation.
A good friend of 10 years described him on Twitter as a "courageous but very calm man."
Richelle's remains have been introduced residence to Cagayan on Jan. 31. He was given full army honors for his heroism.
His sister Violeta advised the Inquirer: "Even before I heard the President's speech, I only wished justice for my brother."
25. Police Officer 2 Noel Nebrida Balaca
PO2 Noel Balaca, 27 and a local of Oras, Japanese Samar province, would also be remembered for his lovely voice.
This his classmate from Philippine School of Criminology – after which he passed the Criminology Licensure Examination in 2010 – made positive to say in a Fb submit she shared to teams devoted to the 44 slain soldiers.
Noel was also good buddies with PO2 Rodel Ramacula. Their a number of photographs during and past training camps crammed the Fb feeds of their fellow classmates. They have been also classmates with Police Officers 1 Windel Candano, Angel Kodiamat and Mark Lory Clemencio. Collectively, they belonged to "Mabikas" Class of 2010.
Noel's family additionally had solely reward for the policeman. He last spent time with them Christmas last year.
"To me, he was a very good man … all the time had a smile, and he liked his family," recounted an uncle on Facebook.
"Siya kasi talaga ang inaasahan ng household niya (He's actually the one his family relies on)," his aunt additionally posted.
Noel was additionally a huge fan of Christian evangelist Nick Vujicic, if his Facebook account is any indication. The 30-something policeman had appreciated three fan pages dedicated to Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without legs and arms.
26. Police Officer 2 Joel Bimidang Dulnuan
PO2 Joel Dulnuan did not let obstacles get in his means.
In his want to finish his diploma in BS Criminology at College of the Cordilleras, he worked onerous, first as a janitor after which a crew member at a fast meals joint, in accordance with the Philippine News Company.
Certainly one of his schoolmates posted this on Facebook: "Rest in peace… Hindi ka mawawala sa puso namin… Lahat kami na co-working scholar mo sa College of the Cordilleras ay proud sa'yo…"
Joel joined the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2007 and was a veteran of the Zamboanga Metropolis siege and was given a Medal of Heroism for his courage and gallantry in motion.
The 30-year-old, who died in the Mamapasano operation, was given a hero's welcome in his hometown on January 31. Residents lined the highway as the convoy carrying his body made its way to Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya province.
Joel was laid to rest beside the grave of his brother PO1 Jackson Dulnuan near their family home in Barangay Ocapon. He leaves behind a spouse and youngster.
His sister Corazon is much more decided to pursue her dream of becoming a member of the PNP in honor of her brother. Joel has also inspired many from his village to turn out to be both a police officer or soldier, even out of faculty youth and the unemployed.
Household, pals and neighbors expressed messages of love and mourning at Joel's burial and on-line.
"Saludo kami sa'yo, bayani ng bayan," one sign learn.
A good friend wrote on Fb: "Reminiscences will remain and be cherished eternally… ISA KANG TUNAY NA TAGALIGTAS!"
27. Police Officer 2 Godofredo Basak Cabanlet
PO2 Godofredo Cabanlet – a local of Lanao del Norte province – joined the Philippine National Police in 2008 after graduating with a degree in BS Criminology from Misamis University. He was proud to be part of the SAF. He liked his job a lot that he used his Tagaligtas patch as his Facebook profile image.
But then he found a new position that he beloved much more: father.
Godofredo changed his profile picture to a photo of his lovely baby daughter.
She was born months after he obtained married in November 2013 and when he was away on deployment, he stored monitor of his daughter's progress on Facebook, taking a look at her footage and commenting on how cute and jolly she is.
Godofredo was only 33 when he was killed within the Mamasapano operation.
The nation misplaced an excellent man. A younger woman misplaced a father.
28. Police Officer 2 Franklin Cadap Danao
"Second New Yr's Eve together," she wrote on Fb last December. She had no concept it might be their final.
Many hearts have been damaged on Jan. 25, the day of the bloody Mamapasano operation. Certainly one of them was Kathy's, the girlfriend of PO2 Franklin Danao.
She had been waiting for him to return so they might have fun his birthday and their anniversary as he had promised. As an alternative, she acquired dangerous information.
Franklin, originally from Tinoc, Ifugao province, joined the Philippine National Police Special Motion Pressure in 2008. He was a veteran of the Zamboanga Metropolis siege and a recipient of a Medal of Heroism for his braveness and gallantry in motion.
There are pictures of Kathy at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig Metropolis, touching Franklin's coffin, the glass separating her hand and the uniform he wore proudly.
She uploaded a folder of their footage on Fb, two years' value of reminiscences—their numerous dates, kissing each other's cheeks, his arms around her waist or shoulders, the cake he gave her on her birthday. It read: "Comfortable birthday Honey Kath — Frank."
"Thank you for the love, care and help my love, I'll cherish each second spent with you…," she wrote.
Kathy isn't the only one grieving the loss of Franklin. There has been an outpouring of love for him from relations, pals, previous schoolmates, even strangers.
A cousin posted: "It's so soon, fast and surprising… you'll stay in our hearts as a sort, loving, thoughtful, compassionate cousin, brother, son, nephew, uncle to all of us…"
"Ceaselessly in my coronary heart," Kathy wrote.
29. Police Officer 2 Walner Faustino Danao
Online, PO2 Walner Danao and his wife make no secret their love and adoration for his or her daughter Juliana Elize.
The names on each their Facebook accounts have been changed to incorporate her identify, their walls affected by Juliana Elize's chubby cheeks and smiling face.
Walner, who originally hailed from Belance, Nueva Vizcaya province, graduated from College of the Cordilleras in Baguio Metropolis.
His mom Angie shared her disbelief and harm on Facebook, "To our beloved son, Walner Danao, it's painful to assume that at your young age you've gone, we love you so much. You misplaced your life for the love of your nation. My God give us courage to face this painful second."
Walner was honored together with six other policemen hailing from the Cordillera region during a Mass on the headquarters of the Cordillera police. His remains arrived early morning on Jan. 31.
30. Police Officer 2 Jerry Dailay Kayob
PO2 Jerry Kayob was honored along with six other policemen hailing from the Cordillera region during a Mass on the headquarters of the Cordillera police. His remains arrived early morning on Jan. 31.
Family, associates and other mourners paid their final respects to Jerry by way of prayers, music and dance, and private tales in La Trinidad, Benguet province. GMA's Unang Hirit reported that his face was covered with his uniform contained in the casket to hide the injuries inflicted on his head.
Jerry was laid to relaxation on the local cemetery in his hometown, Barangay Tawang.
He passed the Criminologist Licensure Examination in 2008.
31. Police Officer 2 Noble Sungay Kiangan
PO2 Noble Kiangan was the lone bomb expert among the 44 members of the Philippine Nationwide Police Special Action Drive that went to Mamasapano, Maguindanao province.
He passed the Criminology Board Examination after graduating from Mountain Province State Polytechnic College in 2007.
His cousin was the deputy commander of the 5th Particular Motion Battalion, to which 35 of the slain soldiers belonged.
Beyond the badge, Noble leaves behind a wife and young son, who have been photographed in front of his flag-draped coffin in the course of the necrological providers for the 44 slain troopers at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig. The widowed Kristine was seen kissing her son's cheek.
Noble was honored together with six other policemen hailing from the Cordillera area throughout a Mass at the headquarters of the Cordillera police. His remains arrived early morning on Jan. 31.
32. Police Officer 2 Ephraim G. Mejia
When PO2 Ephraim Mejia returned house protected after defending Zamboanga Metropolis through the siege in 2013, his household thought the worst was over.
That very same day, Buk – Ephraim's nickname – was killed together with 43 others in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province, during a mission to seek out one of the world's most dangerous terrorists.
The final time he saw his household was in December final yr throughout a weeklong trip.
His sister Pretty posted on Buk's Fb wall on Jan. 26, seemingly unaware of what had transpired. "Here we go once more. After the Zamboanga incident, it's Maguindanao now. Father, might you all the time watch over Kuya Ephraim and our entire household. Be protected, Kuya. I really like you!" she posted in Filipino.
On Jan. 30, she wrote, "My Kuya, I really like you very, very, very much! We'll see one another once more in heaven."
Buk, a native of San Nicholas, Pangasinan province, joined the Philippine Nationwide Police Particular Action Pressure in 2008.
Buk leaves behind Miya and their 2-year-old daughter. He had all the time needed to build a house for the three of them in Barangay Calaocan.
Buk's father Warlito stated he needed a Medal of Valor for his son and the 43 other SAF members who died. President Aquino, he said, "gave us a plaque and a medal of bravery [but] my son gave his life."
A number of members of the Mejia clan changed their Fb cowl pictures to a collage of Ephraim's photograph and the Philippine flag.
The collage also incorporates a message from the whole household: "Kailan man ay di ka namin makakalimutan. Ikaw ay pinagmamalaki ng ating pamilya. Hinde sapat ang luha at pagdadalamhati namin para sa iyong kabayanihan (We'll always remember you. Our household is pleased with you. Our tears and anguish are not any match on your love of country)."
33. Police Officer 2 Omar Agacer Nacionales
PO2 Omar Nacionales, 27, never bragged about his status as a member of the elite Special Motion Pressure of the Philippine Nationwide Police.
His neighbor in Luna, La Union province, advised INQUIRER.internet, "He was quiet, unassuming and never bragged about his police work." They came upon the small print of his work only after his dying while on obligation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province.
Omar leaves behind a spouse, PO2 Gae Ann Guiniling – who can also be a member of the SAF – and a brother decided to finish his police schooling.
"Despite what occurred to my brother, I will proceed my police schooling and turn into an officer like him," younger brother Ezar stated.
Omar was awarded on Sept. 13, 2014, a Medal of Heroism, which is earned from an act of heroism not involving battle with an armed enemy. He was additionally one of many troopers who defended Zamboanga Metropolis in the course of the 2013 siege.
34. Police Officer 2 Rodel Eva Ramacula
PO2 Rodel Ramacula – a native of Rosario, Northern Samar province – was good buddies with PO2 Noel Balaca, his classmate at police academy, from which they graduated in 2010. Their multiple photographs throughout and beyond coaching camps crammed the Facebook feeds of their fellow classmates.
Among his accomplishments as a member of the Philippine National Police Particular Action Drive was a Medal of Benefit – dated Oct. 1, 2013 – for "his meritorious and invaluable providers rendered as member of the SAF." He was additionally one of the troopers who defended Zamboanga Metropolis through the siege on Sept. 9, 2013.
Another classmate of Rodel's on Facebook shared how she, too, was close to the slain soldier, even planning to see one another through the latter's vacation.
"Saan man kayo naroon classmates, babaunin n'yo ang masayang alaala natin sa training. All the trials we encountered. By no means say die, sabi mo mate Ramacula. Salamat sa inyong tapat na paglilingkod at paghandog ng inyong buhay para sa bayan. Lagi ko kayong pinagdarasal. Kapiling na kayo ng ating Panginoon," she wrote.
Rodel and Noel have been additionally classmates with Police Officers 1 Windel Candano, Angel Kodiamat and Mark Lory Clemencio. Together, they belonged to "Mabikas" Class of 2010.
35. Police Officer 2 Romeo Valles Senin II
PO2 Romeo Senin II died a hero.
This his sister Rose Keidy Senin says many times on her Fb account. #MyHero, she says. A hero certainly, she repeats.
Rose will miss, amongst many different reminiscences of her older brother, their yearly "kakulitan" when she'd go house each December, her Kuya Romeo's arm draped on her shoulders when collectively, the laughter every time she was mistaken for his wife or girlfriend.
"I wanna inform the entire world how proud i'm to be your sister.. you're our HERO!" Rose reposts.
Romeo – or Romed, as his identify appeared on his Fb account, typically used photographs of his spouse Edelyn as his profile and canopy pictures. He final up to date his profile image on Jan. 19, six days before his dying, with one which had the phrase, "Stay properly, snort typically, love a lot…"
Edelyn retains as her profile image a photograph of her and her husband, all smiles. On Jan. 22, Edelyn had used as her cowl photograph a quote, "I'm proud of MY LIFE and I might not let anyone RUIN it." She modified it two days later.
Romeo and Edelyn were married three months ago last year in Iligan City. That they had deliberate to have a toddler as soon as he obtained back from his deployment in Zamboanga City.
36. Police Officer 1 Russel Bawaan Bilog
PO1 Russel Bilog joined the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2011 after finishing his degree in BS Criminology from University of the Cordilleras.
The remains of the 28-year-old, who hails from the Mountain Province, have been welcomed by the the people who liked him. Sagada elders carried out rituals to pay tribute to the fallen hero.
37. Police Officer 1 Angel C. Kodiamat
For PO1 Angel Kodiamat –a local of Bontoc, Mountain Province – a life of police service runs in the family.
He graduated from Mountain Province State Polytechnic School in 2009.
Angel was honored along with six other policemen hailing from the
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