President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the conferment of Medal of Valor awards to 42 police commandos killed in a clash with Muslim rebels in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in 2015. In a letter, Executive Secretary Medialdea informed Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno that the President has signed the recommendation to upgrade the Philippine National Police (PNP) Distinguished Conduct Medal-Posthumous to Medal of Valor for 42 SAF heroes. The other 42 SAF commandos were given the PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal on November 25, 2015. The National Police Commission (Napolcom) recommended the posthumous conferment of the medal to the 42 police officers. 9049 (An Act Granting Monthly Gratuity and Privileges to an Awardee of Medal of Valor) Medal of Valor awardees are entitled to a lifetime monthly pension of P20,000 and several incentives and special privileges.

Source: Manila Times February 08, 2017 11:37 UTC