A story of bravery and families, 22 years later
November 30 is a national holiday in the Philippines, commemorating the birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio—a Filipino revolutionary hero known as the "Supremo", a fitting title for his contributions to the history of our country. Two days before the 30th, another story of bravery is being remembered by those who witnessed it. It may not hold national importance, but it is significant enough for the families who were saved by the soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Nov. 27, 22 years ago. In 2001, then 2nd Lt. Jo-Ar A. Herrera of the 57th Infantry Battalion, along with his men, faced a firefight against the Misuari Renegade Group that had taken two families hostage in Barangay Cabatangan in Zamboanga City. Their mission was clear: to save the men, women, and children—including a two-month-old infant—who had been captured by the Misuari Renegade Group for six long hours. "It wasn't our first time experiencing that kind of encounter. We were always prepared for
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