REFLECTION OF COURAGE. Relatives of the 14 Cordilleran soldiers who were among the "Special Action Force 44" attend the commemoration of the 8th National Remembrance for the Heroic Sacrifice of the SAF 44 at the Manor Hotel in Baguio City on Wednesday (Jan. 25, 2023). The SAF 44 were killed in an anti-terrorism operation in Maguindanao in 2015. (PNA photo by Liza T. Agoot) BAGUIO CITY - The valor and selflessness shown by the Special Action Force (SAF) 44 who died in an anti-terrorism operation in Maguindanao in 2015 will forever be a reflection of the sacrifices and courage of Filipino police officers, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin has said. In a speech read by North Luzon Area Police Commander Maj. Gen. Oliver Enmodias, Azurin said the SAF 44's legacy of heroism serves as an inspiration for future generations of police officers to continue to serve with valor and integrity. "That unfortunate incident, which resulted in the tragic loss o
HONORING HEROES. Lt. Col. Arthur Tagtag Jr. (center), commander of the 1st Albay Provincial Mobile Force Company, is shown with his fellow members of the Philippine National Police Academy Kaisang-Bisig Class of 2009 at Camp Simeon Ola in Legazpi City on Wednesday (Jan. 25, 2023). The Police Regional Office-Bicol observed the National Day of Remembrance for the heroism of the 44 Special Action Forces personnel who were killed in an anti-terrorist operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Jan. 25, 2015. (Photo by Connie D. Calipay) LEGAZPI CITY - The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) on Wednesday remembered the heroism of the 44 Special Action Forces (SAF) personnel who were killed in an anti-terrorist operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao eight years ago, saying their sacrifices are forever a reminder of their love for the country. Lt. Col. Arthur Tagtag Jr., commander of the 1st Albay Provincial Mobile Force Company, delivered the tribute message during the PRO5's observance of