The Philippine Army has rendered military honors for retired Corporal Winston A. Ragos who was shot dead by a policeman on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Barangay Pasong Putik, Quezon City.

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The remains of Corporal Ragos arrived at the Philippine Army Mortuary at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani (LNMB), Taguig City evening of April 24. He will be laid to rest at the LNMB on April 26.

Ragos, who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, was shot at a quarantine control point. According to NCRPO, “police officers asked him to go home and stay inside his house as he was violating the Enhanced Community Quarantine. However, Ragos ignored the authorities and further identified himself as a former soldier.”

Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert I. Gapay has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for impartial investigation.

Lt. Gen. Gapay said “what happened to Cpl. Ragos was an unfortunate, but avoidable event. Let his death serve as an awakening on the plight of other soldiers who are being plagued by the traumas of war.”

“The Philippine Army prioritizes taking care of our troops and sustaining the wellbeing of our soldiers and their families,” added Gapay.