Napolcom approves posthumous promotion of Fallen 44

by Czarina Nicole O. Ong | MB

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on March 6 confirmed the special posthumous meritorious promotion of the 44 Philippine National Police (PNP) Special Action Force (SAF) troopers for demonstrating acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry in action at the risk of their lives.

The commission approved the promotion to the next higher rank of Police Senior Inspector Ryan B. Pabalinas and 43 others following the recommendation made by PNP officer-in-charge, Police Deputy Director General Leonardo A. Espina.

“The courage displayed by these valiant police officers earned themselves not only the admiration of the members of the PNP but also of the people they had sworn to serve,” Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary and Napolcom Chairman Mar Roxas said.

Under Section 38 (b) of RA 6975, as amended by Section 33 (b) of RA 8551, any uniformed member of the PNP who has exhibited acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry at the risk of his/her life above and beyond the call of duty shall be promoted to the next higher rank, provided, that such acts shall be validated by the Commission based on established criteria.