PNP to Honor Cop Who Died Saving 2 From River Currents

Negros cop who lost his life saving 3 companions honored

BACOLOD CITY - The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office posthumously honored Police Master Sgt. Fernando Marfa Jr. for his heroism, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.Police Col. Dennis Wenceslao, Negros Occidental police director personally bestowed the Medalya ng Kadakilaan during a visit to Marfa’s wake on Tuesday, August 11.On behalf of Police Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño, director of Police Regional Office-Negros Isla…

Police officer dies while saving companions in raging river

MANILA, Philippines — What was supposed to be a seaborne mission to save lives ended up to be a tragedy after a police officer died while saving his companions from drowning during the onslaught of heavy rains and floods due to Tropical Cyclones Maymay, Luis and southwest monsoon or Habagat. Master Sgt. Fernando Marfa Jr., 40, a traffic investigator of the Cadiz Component City Police Station and a deputized member of the Bantay Dagat, was swept …

PNP to honor cop who died saving 2 from river currents

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police will posthumously honor a police officer who died attempting to save two people from a raging river in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, during a seaborne patrol on Friday. Police Master Sgt. Fernando Marfa Jr., 40, died after being swept downstream while trying to rescue two members of volunteer […]...Keep on reading: PNP to honor cop who died saving 2 from river currents

Cop dies saving companions from raging river

 What began as a routine seaborne patrol on Friday morning ended in tragedy after a police officer died saving two of his companions from drowning.

NAPOLCOM pledges immediate financial aid to family of hero Cadiz cop

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has pledged immediate financial and institutional assistance to a policeman  who died saving his two companions  from drowning. PMSgt. Fernando P. Marfa of the Cadiz Police Station died after being swept away by strong currents during a seaborne patrol in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, while trying to save two  […]