The Iloilo City Government remembers and pays tribute to fallen Ilonggo hero 1st Lt. Roger Flores, a marine officer who despite that fateful day of June 19, 2014, also the birth anniversary of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, was not his duty, he still decided to volunteer himself to rescue his comrades who were fighting against insurgents in Patikul, Sulu.
Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog said Roger Flores’ heroism is worthy of emulation and an act of patriotism like what Rizal did for his country and his fellowmen.
A true blooded Ilonggo, Roger Flores finished his elementary education at Rizal Elementary School, secondary at Iloilo City National High School and early college at Central Philippine University and being a PECO scholar was a true symbol that poverty is not a hindrance to success, winning his struggle into a victorious soldier.
Today, let us take an inspiration from the heroic deeds of Roger Flores to become a modern-day hero.
I am Iloilo, Proud to be Filipino!
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