2 cops rewarded with 9mm Glock pistols for their "daring escape" from New People’s Army captors

Philstar.com reports that Police Officer 3 Ronald Muñez and PO1 Lemuel España were given brand new 9mm Glock pistols by Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima for their "daring escape from the New People’s Army (NPA)." Purisima said he was impressed by Muñez and España’s bravery.

The report noted: "Muñez and España were abducted by members of the NPA last April 13. After almost a week of captivity, the two policemen escaped from their captors in Sitio Moto, Barangay Poblacion in Loreto town by killing their guards."

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