Want to help the kin of the Fallen 44? Here's how

Though gone, the 44 members of Philippine National Police - Special Action Force remain alive in the hearts of their families and Filipinos everywhere.

 

In their honor, civic-minded citizens may go through the following methods to ensure the future of the Fallen 44's loved ones.

 

Online and offline tributes

 

With a net-able device, netizens can leave messages on social media pages and articles paying tribute to the late policemen using the hashtag #TruthForTheFallen44.

 

Others may even help the families find closure by spreading articles on the investigations for the #Fallen44 and keeping public interest alive.

Meanwhile, active Filipinos took to the streets to attend the ongoing viewing services and left bouquets with encouraging messages outside Camp Crame.

 

Financial assistance

 

Those who can offer financial assistance may still course their donations through the bank accounts the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) opened up.

 

Landbank of the Philippines (LBP)

Account Name: “DSWD- Armed Conflict Mamasapano,Maguindanao”

LBP Current Account Number (CA) No. 3122-1026-28

 

Landbank of the Philippines (LBP)

Account Name: "PNP Special Assistance Fund" –

LBP Current Account Number (CA) No. Account 1862-1027-77.

 

Donors may text Renante F. Pinuela of DC for the PNP's account through +63.917.8576020.

 

Urge solons, companies to donate

 

Ordinary citizens can urge House members to donate part of their salaries as part of House Resolution 1865, which may raise P2.9 million for the families should all 290 representatives agree to the resolution.

 

More privately-owned companies could also be campaigned to donate to the cause and follow the example of Uber Manila and Starbucks Philippines, which both earmarked their incomes during the national day of mourning last Friday for the Fallen 44.

 

At least P2 million in benefits assured for police kin

 

The PNP Public Information Office wrote on Friday that the families of policemen killed in the line of duty will receive death benefits, including:

 

"P250,000.00 from the President's Social Fund; between P141,000.00 up to P181,000.00 as Special Financial Assistance (SFA) from the PNP; burial benefits worth P50,000.00; and P200,000.00 gratuity from the National Police Commission."

 

For the families, a lifetime monthly pension of P15,000 to P25,000 will be granted by the PNP and a separate five-year one from Napolcom.

 

Families of police officers who are members of the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund will also receive death insurance from P225,000 to P417,000.

 

Aside from the Medalya ng Katapangan, new ranks were conferred to all 44 policemen, scaling their surviving kin's financial benefits and pensions to their new ranks.

Send prayers their way

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on Friday urged the faithful to include the 44 in Masses and prayers beyond the national day of mourning, radio dzBB's Glen Juego reported.

"Let us pray also for a change of heart in those who committed this inhuman act. As a people let us work for justice, truth, freedom & love so that true peace may reign. Let not precious lives be wasted again! May The Lord grant us mercy and peace!" said Tagle in a separate message. — Rie Takumi/VC, GMA News