Senator Mark Villar extended his warmest commendation to Patrolman August David Jr. for his heroic act of saving a drowning teenage female in a river.
“I salute Patrolman David Jr. for his heroic act of saving a teenage girl who was drowning in a river,” Villar said.
“His actions are the primacy of the service our men and women in uniform should be giving to the Filipino people.”
“His actions are the primacy of the service our men and women in uniform should be giving to the Filipino people,” the legislator added.
The lawmaker further emphasized that the actions of David are much more commendable, considering that he is only in his first few years with the service.
“Bago pa lamang po sa serbisyo si Patrolman David Jr., pero naipakita na niya ang aksyon na ating maaasahan mula sa ating kapulisan.”
“Bago pa lamang po sa serbisyo si Patrolman David Jr., pero naipakita na niya ang aksyon na ating maaasahan mula sa ating kapulisan,” the senator added.
David Jr. is a police trainee assigned to Valenzuela City Police who was on duty when people called his attention regarding a drowning female in a river in Taytay, Rizal.
According to the patrolman, he did not hesitate to jump over the bridge and save the drowning female.
David Jr. was awarded by the NCRPO, led by PBGen. Jose Nartatez for his heroic act.
“Para sa kanyang kabayanihan, Patrolman David Jr. was awarded by the NCRPO during their flag ceremony. Tunay po na kahanga-hanga ang kanyang walang hesitasyon na pagtalon sa tulay at pagsagip sa nalulunod na babae. Saludo ako sa iyo, Patrolman David Jr.!” Villar concluded.
