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LOOK: First SAF Monument in Lepanto, Mankayan Benguet inaugurated.
The Special Action Force (SAF) monument has been successfully inaugurated today at Lepanto National High School ground in Mankayan Benguet.
The SAF monument was built in honor of the 44 SAF commandos who were killed during an encounter with members of the MILF in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in January 2015 according to PSupt. Mario Mayam-es Jr., of the 2nd Battallion SAF commander.
Three of the SAF troopers were a graduate of Lepanto High School. They were SPO1 Noel Golocan, PO1 Angel Kodiamat and PO2 Noble Kiangan.
The inauguration was attended by widows and family members of the SAF troopers, local government officials, police officers and Lepanto High School alumni.
Also present in the inauguration are two of the SAF survivors PO2 Adolfo Andrada and PO3 Christopher Lalan.
Source: Bombo Radyo, Philippine Information Agency Photo: Kim Amoy
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