President Rodrigo Roa honors the fallen Philippine Marine Corps personnel killed in the anti-terror operations in Marawi City. As the Commander-in-Chief, he led the dignified transfer of the remains at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on June 11, 2017.
The fallen heroes were 1Lt. Raymond M. Abad, 1Lt. John Frederick S Savellano, SSgt. Joven Q. Triston, Sgt. Simeon I. Plares, Cpl. Rolan H. Sumagpang, PFC Marvin Russel D. Gomez, Pvt. Bernie Jhon B. Lunas, and PFC Gener C. Tinangag.
President Duterte and officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines condoled with the bereaved families. He then proceeded to the Libingan ng mga Bayani where he joined the funeral of the slain soldiers. Robinson Ninal and Albert Alcain / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
