AT long last, the sacrifice of the 44 brave men of the Special Action Force massacred precisely one year ago today is to be formally recognized. Malacañang has announced that President BS Aquino 3rd will personally confer the Medal of Valor on two of the troopers, Chief Inspector Gednat G. Tabdi and PO2 Romeo C. Cempron, while the remaining 42 men will all be awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

The posthumous awards are to be made at a ceremony at Camp Crame today.

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