About PO2 Richelle Salangan Baluga:
- >> PO2 Richelle Baluga of Piat, Cagayan Valley, joined the Philippine National Police in 2008.
- >> The 32-year-old and his best friend PO1 Oliebeth Viernes, also from Piat, both died in the Mamasapano operation.
- >> Richelle’s remains were brought home to Cagayan on Jan. 31. He was given full military honors for his heroism.
