tHe National Police Commission (Napolcom) conferred plaques of recognition to three PNP Gallantry awardees through virtual rites on Sept. 10, 2021 on the occasion of the commissions’ 55th Anniversary Program, with Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go as the guest of honor and speaker.

Napolcom Vice Chairman and executive Officer Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd led the virtual presentation of awards to the three deserving PNP personnel who displayed extraordinary courage and gallantry in the performance of their duty.

LtCol. William Santos was awarded for his conspicuous bravery in launching a no let-up campaign against communist terrorist groups (CtG) and for his notable accomplishments as the acting chief, Provincial Investigation Unit, rizal Provincial Police Office (rPPO). the rPPO served a warrant of arrest against six CtG members in Baras, rizal resulting in an armed confrontation and eventual neutralization of the CtG members. His visionary leadership contributed immensely to the success of the National task force to end Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac).

Another award was given to LtCol. Hoover Antonio, force commander of 1st Sultan Kudarat Provincial Mobile force Company, for his extraordinary gallantry in the conduct of law enforcement operation on Nov. 4, 2020 against the group of Jazzer Nilong, who was an identified bomber and trainer in the areas of tacurong, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat and General Santos City. the operation successfully prevented the conduct of bombing operations targeting the city mall and public market of Isulan in Sultan Kudarat.

Also awarded was Lt. Carlo Magno, member of the revitalized Pulis sa Barangay deployed in Marilog District, Davao City, for his exceptional courage when he facilitated the successful and peaceful surrender of 38 members of CtG under the Pulang Bagani Command, Southern Mindanao regional Command on Jan. 17 and 18, 2021. Magno’s dedication to public service contributed immensely to the success of Ntf-elcac.