The PNP commemorates the gallantry of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who died during an operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao six years ago while pursuing Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli Abdhir alias Marwan.

Today marks the 6th death anniversary of the fallen 44 members of the elite Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar and other police officials lead the wreathlaying ceremony at the SAF 44 monument in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City.

The Police Regional Office Cordillera commemorated the sixth year of the fallen 44 Special Action Forces (SAF) troopers at the SAF 44 Memorial Site in Camp John Hay, Baguio City on 25 January 2021.

Mayor Benjamin Magalong who is the guest of honor and speaker said that justice remains an elusive course, unserved to the grieving families of the SAF 44. He highlights that officials serving the people and the country should never allow erring policy decisions to happen again in honor of the gallant memories of the SAF 44.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has declared January 25 of every year as A Day of National Remembrance for the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) for their heroic sacrifice.