MANILA, Philippines — A policeman assigned in Muntinlupa City has died due to dengue, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Friday. Police Lieutenant Alioden Mangonday, a newly-appointed police commissioned officer undergoung field training program, passed away at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday due to dengue fever secondary to severe pneumonia. ADVERTISEMENTThe NCRPO expressed its “deepest sympathy” to the family of Mangonday, adding that his efforts toward public service is “highly recognized.”“We lost an honorable man. “Let us be vigilant of our surroundings and always be mindful of our safety as we perform our mandate as law enforcers,” Sinas added. Mangonday, a Muslim, was laid to rest at the Blue Mosque in Taguig City, the NCRPO said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 21, 2020 11:26 UTC