I remember sayings that go, "The cruelty of war makes for peace." and "Soldiers do not like being under the command of one who is not of noble birth.".
I was barely one year old when this tragedy happened and absolutely had no idea of this unquestionable monstrous acts of the enemy.
I'm on the verge of tear as I progress on the article and can't help but still feel sombre on how they were doomed on that fateful day.
Indeed, the best way to remember them is by never forgetting the lessons the tragedy have brought to all of us...especially to our armed forces. Never ever let this kind of tragedy happen in the history of our armed forces again.
Was in Jolo as Platoon Leader, Company Commander, S2 with the 24IB from 1977 to 1980 under Col. Rene S. Dado; 2/1 Brigade as S1, S2and S4 from 1980 to 1984 under BGen. Restituto Padilla. Now retired and a Canadian citizen, I salute the officers and men who have been assigned and presently assign in Jolo. Their sacrifices are very commendable, heroic and great service to the Republic.
First Class Trainee Benjamin Lausa one of the three survivors of Pata Massacre is my uncle.I am a son of Captain Hermogenes C. Lausa (+).My father was a world war II veteran and also a korean war veteran.I want to keep in touch with my uncle Ben. Is he still alive?
My grandfather was also a PMA graduate and served in Mindanao before and during World War II. His immediate reaction upon reading about the Pata Island Massacre was how foolish it was for the troops to disarm and line up. It substantiates and symbolizes how we all must be wary and critical always in dealing with those who claim to mean well.
Sir, thanks for your article. I only heard bits and pieces of the death of my uncle (LT JOEL CANARES) during his burial. In his last R & R before the incident, he gave me dried sutanghon from Zamboanga while trying to persuade me to join the PMA. I attended his burial with my telegram (informing me I'll be joining PMA Class '85 by 01 April 81) tightly clasped in my hands. The whole clan would be grateful to you. God bless. Anto
Perplexed on how human being can be so EVIL and treacherous. and Now, just as morbid and heinous, the infamous Maguindanao Massacre, I am really saddened and .... angry. Works of the devil! Honor and respect for those who fell to protect the CLOTH..and to those who are continually risking their lives for this government, and the Filipino people. I salute thee!
I knew Joel Canares, he attended University of San Carlos in Cebu. He was my platoon leader in ROTC in 1969-70, and we became good friends. Last time I saw him was in 1978 at 2AM at the Aristocrat in Roxas Boulevard. He was already in the service then. I learned about the Pata incident as soon as it happened from his brother who was a an Army Captain then, and attended Joel's wake when his remains arrived in Cebu. I lost a good friend due to the cruelty of war.
Thanks for this article. Now I know what really happened and we have a lot to thank those brave men for. May they rest in peace.
One morning as I was surfing the net, for no reason, I found myself in the Philippine Army website. The photo shot of the Pata Massacre caught my eye and I opened it with a bit of hesitation coz I knew what I expected to read and see. Never did I think that the incident would involve our soldiers themselves. As my reading progressed, I felt ambivalent emotions starting to engulf my entire being.I felt utmost sadness, pure admiration and fits of anger in between towards the unspeakable and horrible acts of treachery that have become the trademarks of the so called enemies. No family member or relative of mine that I know of is a member of the Philippine Army except for a family friend. One time, I told my friend that I could never understand military culture. After having read the Philippine Army Core Philosophy and the article on the Pata Massacre, I have begun to think otherwise. I have never realized how much sacrifice our soldiers have to make to serve our country to the point of putting aside their personal aspirations.
I knew 2CT Rogelio Cabcaban, one of the Pata Island Massacre survivor , he was our Pltn Sgt in A Coy, 59IB we back 1988 during our combat operations in Cagsiay III, Mauban, Quezon wherein the Operation MIssing Link (OPML) of the CPP/NPA/NDF took place. We have learned a lot of things from him.
I am Shamberly Olivarez Cabcaban, son of then 2CT Rogelio Cabcaban. I'm so proud of my father. To Mr. Norman Caoile: please call me at 09165688122. I'll be waiting. Thank you..
I am Shamberly Olivarez Cabcaban, son of then 2CT Rogelio Cabcaban. I'm so proud of my father. To Mr. Norman Caoile: please call me at 09165688122. I'll be waiting. Thank you..
The Pata Island Massacre is a wake up call to us who were assigned in Jolo during that time. We lost a lot of Officers and Soldiers on that incident. I am was then just a Private First Class assigned with the 24th Infantry Battalion under the the Captain Domingo Valeriano who is a seasoned officer in the fight against the Muslem Terrorist. With his leadership our casualties are very minimal. Colonel Rene S. Dado was our Battalion Commander and our area of operation was in Patikul, Sulu. The morale of our battalion during the incident went low but easily went up due to the excellent leadership of our Company Commander leading us when when we patrol. What I like with Captain Domingo Valeriano is before every patrol he will conduct a briefing and remind us on how to conduct a patrol and likewise avoid being ambush. I salute you Captain Domingo Valeriano for most of your soldiers will not be alive now if you don't have the leadership when you were our Company Commander. You are a true soldier, Ranger and Airborne Officer that the army trained well. MSgt. Renato M. Garcia (Inf) PA
this was ur side of story. but it was different tale on the side of the proud MNLF Mujahideen. you are Leading Colonial and aggressor Army towards Bangsamoro Homeland.
Is LTC Sardual really a dentist?
ReplyDeleteI remember sayings that go, "The cruelty of war makes for peace." and "Soldiers do not like being under the command of one who is not of noble birth.".
ReplyDeletehorroble. i hope that the rebels realizad and return in the hands of our law
ReplyDeletelater Paredes M. Alih became the president of the returnees.
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ReplyDeleteI was barely one year old when this tragedy happened and absolutely had no idea of this unquestionable monstrous acts of the enemy.
ReplyDeleteI'm on the verge of tear as I progress on the article and can't help but still feel sombre on how they were doomed on that fateful day.
Indeed, the best way to remember them is by never forgetting the lessons the tragedy have brought to all of us...especially to our armed forces. Never ever let this kind of tragedy happen in the history of our armed forces again.
Was in Jolo as Platoon Leader, Company Commander, S2 with the 24IB from 1977 to 1980 under Col. Rene S. Dado; 2/1 Brigade as S1, S2and S4 from 1980 to 1984 under BGen. Restituto Padilla. Now retired and a Canadian citizen, I salute the officers and men who have been assigned and presently assign in Jolo. Their sacrifices are very commendable, heroic and great service to the Republic.
ReplyDeleteFirst Class Trainee Benjamin Lausa one of the three survivors of Pata Massacre is my uncle.I am a son of Captain Hermogenes C. Lausa (+).My father was a world war II veteran and also a korean war veteran.I want to keep in touch with my uncle Ben. Is he still alive?
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather was also a PMA graduate and served in Mindanao before and during World War II. His immediate reaction upon reading about the Pata Island Massacre was how foolish it was for the troops to disarm and line up. It substantiates and symbolizes how we all must be wary and critical always in dealing with those who claim to mean well.
ReplyDeleteSir, thanks for your article. I only heard bits and pieces of the death of my uncle (LT JOEL CANARES) during his burial. In his last R & R before the incident, he gave me dried sutanghon from Zamboanga while trying to persuade me to join the PMA. I attended his burial with my telegram (informing me I'll be joining PMA Class '85 by 01 April 81) tightly clasped in my hands. The whole clan would be grateful to you. God bless. Anto
ReplyDeletePerplexed on how human being can be so EVIL and treacherous. and Now, just as morbid and heinous, the infamous Maguindanao Massacre, I am really saddened and .... angry. Works of the devil!
ReplyDeleteHonor and respect for those who fell to protect the CLOTH..and to those who are continually risking their lives for this government, and the Filipino people. I salute thee!
I knew Joel Canares, he attended University of San Carlos in Cebu. He was my platoon leader in ROTC in 1969-70, and we became good friends. Last time I saw him was in 1978 at 2AM at the Aristocrat in Roxas Boulevard. He was already in the service then. I learned about the Pata incident as soon as it happened from his brother who was a an Army Captain then, and attended Joel's wake when his remains arrived in Cebu. I lost a good friend due to the cruelty of war.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this article. Now I know what really happened and we have a lot to thank those brave men for. May they rest in peace.
One morning as I was surfing the net, for no reason, I found myself in the Philippine Army website. The photo shot of the Pata Massacre caught my eye and I opened it with a bit of hesitation coz I knew what I expected to read and see. Never did I think that the incident would involve our soldiers themselves. As my reading progressed, I felt ambivalent emotions starting to engulf my entire being.I felt utmost sadness, pure admiration and fits of anger in between towards the unspeakable and horrible acts of treachery that have become the trademarks of the so called enemies.
ReplyDeleteNo family member or relative of mine that I know of is a member of the Philippine Army except for a family friend. One time, I told my friend that I could never understand military culture. After having read the Philippine Army Core Philosophy and the article on the Pata Massacre, I have begun to think otherwise. I have never realized how much sacrifice our soldiers have to make to serve our country to the point of putting aside their personal aspirations.
I knew 2CT Rogelio Cabcaban, one of the Pata Island Massacre survivor , he was our Pltn Sgt in A Coy, 59IB we back 1988 during our combat operations in Cagsiay III, Mauban, Quezon wherein the Operation MIssing Link (OPML) of the CPP/NPA/NDF took place. We have learned a lot of things from him.
ReplyDeleteI am Shamberly Olivarez Cabcaban, son of then 2CT Rogelio Cabcaban. I'm so proud of my father.
ReplyDeleteTo Mr. Norman Caoile: please call me at 09165688122. I'll be waiting. Thank you..
I am Shamberly Olivarez Cabcaban, son of then 2CT Rogelio Cabcaban. I'm so proud of my father.
ReplyDeleteTo Mr. Norman Caoile: please call me at 09165688122. I'll be waiting. Thank you..
The Pata Island Massacre is a wake up call to us who were assigned in Jolo during that time. We lost a lot of Officers and Soldiers on that incident. I am was then just a Private First Class assigned with the 24th Infantry Battalion under the the Captain Domingo Valeriano who is a seasoned officer in the fight against the Muslem Terrorist.
ReplyDeleteWith his leadership our casualties are very minimal. Colonel Rene S. Dado was our Battalion Commander and our area of operation was in Patikul, Sulu. The morale of our battalion during the incident went low but easily went up due to the excellent leadership of our Company Commander leading us when when we patrol. What I like with Captain Domingo Valeriano is before every patrol he will conduct a briefing and remind us on how to conduct a patrol and likewise avoid being ambush. I salute you Captain Domingo Valeriano for most of your soldiers will not be alive now if you don't have the leadership when you were our Company Commander. You are a true soldier, Ranger and Airborne Officer that the army trained well. MSgt. Renato M. Garcia (Inf) PA
this was ur side of story. but it was different on the side of the Proud Mujahideen of the MNLF.
ReplyDeletethis was ur side of story. but it was different tale on the side of the proud MNLF Mujahideen. you are Leading Colonial and aggressor Army towards Bangsamoro Homeland.
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