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Remembering Patrolman Harwin Curtney Baggay: A Life of Service Cut Short

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Patrolman Harwin Curtney Baggay, a 28-year-old police officer from Kalinga, was killed in the line of duty early Monday morning in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City. Before joining the Philippine National Police, Baggay had a teaching background, having earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Saint Louis University. He had spent four years teaching, first in a private school and then in a public school, but decided to join the police force in May 2022, citing boredom and a sense of purpose. Baggay's parents were in Tabuk City when they received the news of his passing, and his father expressed his pride in his son's dedication to serving others, but also his desire for Baggay to be with them during the holidays. The police force has paid its respects to Baggay, with National Capital Region Police Office Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin and PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III visiting the wake and paying their respects.

Key Takeaways:

  • Patrolman Harwin Curtney Baggay, a 28-year-old police officer from Kalinga, was killed in the line of duty in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City.
  • Baggay had a teaching background, earning a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Saint Louis University and spending four years teaching in a private and public school.
  • He decided to join the police force in May 2022, citing boredom and a sense of purpose.
  • Baggay's parents, who were in Tabuk City when they received the news of his passing, expressed their pride in their son's dedication to serving others.
  • The police force has paid its respects to Baggay, with National Capital Region Police Office Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin and PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III visiting the wake and paying their respects.
  • Baggay was posthumously awarded the Medalya ng Kadakilaan (Heroism Medal) by PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III.
  • His parents received cash aid from the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund.

Statistics:

  • Patrolman Harwin Curtney Baggay was 28 years old at the time of his death.
  • He had spent four years teaching in a private and public school.
  • The PNP awarded Baggay with the posthumous Medalya ng Kadakilaan (Heroism Medal) on Tuesday.
  • Baggay's parents received cash aid from the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund.
  • 2 years have passed since Baggay joined the PNP.

Sources:

  • Quezon City Police District (QCPD)
  • Saint Louis University
  • National Capital Region Police Office Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin
  • PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III
  • Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund
  • Philippine National Police (PNP)

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