The revolutionary forces commemorated on September 11 the first anniversary of the martyrdom of comrades Ariel Arbitrario (Ka Karl), Erin Sagsagat (Ka Jorly), and Danielle Marie Pelagio (Ka Seed), collectively known as the Peñablanca 3. The three were hors de combat who were willfully and brutally killed by the mercenary 502nd IB in Barangay Baliuag, Peñablanca, Cagayan.

To honor their lives, immeasurable heroism, and contribution to the national democratic revolution, the revolutionary forces of Cagayan Valley held a tribute with the theme, “Let the golden heroism of our martyrs shine! Rectify and continue the path of revolution they pursued!”

They paid the highest tribute to the Peñablanca 3. Their lives and struggles as people’s fighters were recalled. Various groups and individuals presented poems and songs during the tribute. Among those presented were the poems “Binhi ng Paglaya” by Amanda Echanis, “Tagubilin at Habilin” by Jose Lacaba, and “Hukbo ng Maralita” by Kerima Tariman. The NPA-Cagayan Valley also produced a video tribute with a recitation of the poem “Silang mga Walang Kamatayan” by Emil Magalat. The program concluded with the singing of “Mangahas” and “Awit ng Pag-asa.” They were truly extraordinary inspirations, and their immortal greatness will never fade! kadakilaan!