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Benjamin Magalong
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Early life and education
Benjie Magalong was born in Baguio on December 15, 1960, to Severiano Magalong Sr. (1929-2021) and Fortunata Bañez of San Carlos, Pangasinan.WEB,weblink Personal Circumstances, Benjie Magalong, June 20, 2019, He spent his elementary days at Saint Louis University Laboratory Elementary School. He finished high school at what was then-Saint Louis Boys' High School (now Saint Louis University Laboratory High School).WEB,weblink Educational Attainment, Benjie Magalong, June 20, 2019, He entered Saint Louis University for one-year, before entering the Philippine Military Academy, where he graduated as Magna cum laude in 1982's Sandigan class.During his career, he graduated from the FBI National Academy. He also completed the Counter Terrorists Operation Course in Louisiana, USA, and the Senior Crisis Management Course in Washington, DC.Police career
Philippine Constabulary
Upon graduating in 1982, he joined the Philippine Constabulary and was assigned to its 62nd Battalion in Abra. During his stay there he was later promoted to the rank of captain. He would later on be assigned to Agusan del Norte.1986 People Power Revolution in Baguio
Magalong, who was then a lieutenant in command of the Philippine Constabulary detachment in Buguias, Benguet, played a key part in 1986 People Power Revolution in the Cordillera, as the first officer to defect from the administration of Ferdinand Marcos. He left a skeletal force in command of their post in Northern Benguet and left for Baguio on the evening of February 23, going to the Baguio City Police station where he disarmed the station personnel to prevent any untoward incident. They were then welcomed upon proceeding to the Baguio Cathederal, where Baguio residents had gathered to protest the abuses of the Marcos administration - their own contribution to the largely peaceful People Power revolution.WEB,weblink Remembering the People's Power Revolution in Baguio - HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon, February 23, 2019,Philippine National Police
During the early days of the merger of the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police, Magalong would get to experience the CIDG for the first time. He later on described it as "not his world". He was transferred to the Special Action Force of the PNP of SAF, founded in 1983 by then Gen. (later President) Fidel V. Ramos of the PC.WEB,weblink Elite Special Action Force (Saf) Deployed in Makati City, Philippine Headline News Online (Phno), Newsflash.org, February 6, 2013, March 4, 2020,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20200304022714weblink">weblink dead, From 1997 to 2001, he headed its Special Operations Battalion, which is PNP's counterterrorism group.2001 EDSA Revolution
Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ascended to the presidency after President Joseph Estrada was removed from power in the Second EDSA Revolution. Magalong was later accused of plotting to assassinate the new president. Magalong described it as "a false charge; my name was used by some parties who wished to ingratiate themselves with the new administration." While he was under investigation, he was assigned to hazardous areas, to the Cordilleras in 2001 and back to Mindanao in 2003. It was only in March 2005 that he was absolved of the charges against him.2005 Bicutan Siege
On March 14, 2005, two weeks after Magalong was absolved of the assassination plot charges against him, inmates in the Camp Bagong Diwa were able to seize weapons from the guards. Magalong would lead the assault on the Camp, with 64 other SAF troopers. It resulted in 27 dead inmates and the surviving inmates pleaded a massacre and human rights violation on the part of the SAF.WEB,weblink Camp Bagong Diwa Likened to Auswichtz, May, Vargas, Bulatlat, June 30, 2009, WEB,weblink Police, Muslims to thwart Sayyaf reprisals, March 18, 2005, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun.Star Manila, June 30, 2009,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20081020161933weblink">weblink October 20, 2008, dead, It was during this siege that Magalong almost died, evidenced by his kevlar helmet with two bullets embedded in it. He keeps it in his office as a reminder, saying "I keep it around, just to remind myself, tama na yung pa-warrior-warrior mo, Benjie, you have a family now."2006 State of Emergency
On February 24, 2006, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued Proclamation 1017, declaring a state of emergency existed in the country. Malacañang justified this as they claimed to have foiled a coup d'état attempt, involving several members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. Among those alleged perpetrators was Supt. Benjamin Magalong, alleged to have been participating in the destabilization efforts and attempting to recruit men to beef up the main destabilization force.NEWS,weblink PNP to file charges vs ex-SAF chief, 3 men in coup plot, Felipe, Cecille, March 27, 2006, The Philippine Star, June 15, 2019, Alquitran, Non, He later on admitted his role in the plot and was imprisoned for three months.JOURNAL, Ongpin, Rafael A.S.G., MayâJune 2017, Soldier of Truth:Benjie Magalong,weblink Asian Dragon Magazine, WEB,weblink General Benjamin Magalong : Soldier of Truth, Ongpin, Rafael, July 28, 2017, Asian Dragon Magazine, June 20, 2019,Police Regional Office Cordillera (PRO-COR)
Magalong was appointed as head of the Regional Office of the PNP in Cordillera or PRO-COR on October 29, 2011, succeeding C/Supt. Villamor Bumanglag.NEWS,weblink 'One strike policy' vs. illegal numbers game, Madarang, Larry, October 29, 2011, The Manila Times, June 20, 2019, Under his administration, several advances were made, such as a purchase of ammo reloading machines, which cut the costs for reloading slug and a GIS-based crime mapping system was launched, which tracks hazard-prone areas and recent crime data in the region.WEB,weblink PNP incorporates GIS-based crime mapping tool, April 18, 2012, Geospatial World, June 20, 2019, Abra and Kalinga also experienced its most peaceful elections in 2013. He was succeeded by C/Supt. Isagani NerezNEWS,weblink Cordillera police chief bares priority programs, Bitog, Rubyloida, January 6, 2014, Sun Star Philippines, June 20, 2019,Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
In December 2013, he returned for the second time to the CIDG and this was appointed as its new chief, succeeding Dir. Francisco Uyami Jr.NEWS,weblink Retirement of 2 generals sparks re-vamp in PNP, Alquitran, Non, December 11, 2013, The Philippine Star, June 20, 2019, The CIDG is the PNP's primary investigation arm. Magalong was originally intended to head the Directorate for Intelligence (DI), but was instead appointed to the CIDG. He said in an interview for the Asian Dragon Magazine that he did not want the post due to its highly politicized nature and that he even tried to exchange commands with Gen. Calima who was appointed in his stead as DI Chief, but Gen. Calima did not want anything to do with the post. He assumed the post and afterwards worked with the 14-man National Advisory Council, with the goal of the PNP transformation program known as "PATROL PLAN 2030".2015 Mamasapano crisis
(File:Fallen 44 PNP SAF.jpg|thumb|The Fallen 44 of the Special Action Forces)Gen. Magalong led the Board of Inquiry (BOI) on the Mamasapano incident. Pressure came from various groups telling him to either soften the president's liability or to not release the report at all.{{Citation needed|reason=RS needed as well as attribution|date=October 2021}} On March 13, 2015, the BOI released their report on the incident. It indicted President Benigno Aquino III, Gen. Alan Purisima, and SAF Chief Getulio Napeñas as liable for the deaths of the 44 SAF troopers for bypassing the chain of command.{{Citation needed|reason=RS needed for the indictment|date=October 2021}}Post-Mamasapano inquiry
After the report had been released, he was transferred to the PNP Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management in July 2015 by the new PNP Chief Ricardo Marquez, his classmate in the 1982 Sandigan Class, succeeding Dir. Francisco Montenegro.JOURNAL, AprilâJune 2015, Oplan LAMBAT-SIBAT: A Work in progress,weblink The Detective, 4, 14, 2, JOURNAL, JulyâSeptember 2015, Keeping Criminals at Bay,weblink The Detective, 4, 15, 2, In 2016, incoming PNP Chief Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said that he will appoint Magalong as his Deputy Chief of Operations.NEWS,weblink Magalong to be part of incoming PNP Chief's command group, July 1, 2016, Radyo Natin Nationwide, June 20, 2019,Retirement from the PNP
After reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56, Gen. Magalong retired on December 15, 2016, from the Philippine National Police, as the Deputy Chief of Operations, having served for more than 38 years. He received 166 military and PNP achievement and merit medals for his combat and law enforcement accomplishments, among which, are the Distinguished Conduct Star, the Distinguished Service Star, the PNP Gold Cross and 15 Outstanding Achievement Medals.WEB,weblink Benjie Magalong PNOC Write Up, Philippine National Oil Company, pnoc.com.ph, June 15, 2019, He was succeeded by PDDG. Ramon Apolinario.NEWS,weblink PNP replaces retiring Police Director Magalong, December 15, 2016, CNN Philippines, June 20, 2019, June 22, 2019,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20190622142212weblink">weblink dead,Post-retirement
Since his retirement, Magalong has served as Senior Vice president for Operations of Steel Asia, one of the largest steel manufacturers in Asia until November 1, 2018.NEWS,weblink Magalong's core values for better governance, April 11, 2019, The Herald Express, June 20, 2019, On January 5, 2018 President Duterte appointed him to serve as a director of the Philippine National Oil Company or PNOC, to serve the unexpired term of Bruce Concepcion until June 30, 2018.NEWS,weblink Duterte appoints Margie Moran, SAF 44 prober to gov't posts, Placido, Dharel, January 5, 2018, ABS-CBN News, June 15, 2019, news.abs-cbn.com,Political career
Mayor of Baguio
2019 election
On October 17, 2018, Magalong filed his certificate of candidacy for the mayoralty post of Baguio.NEWS,weblink Retired police general offers Baguio 'a breath of fresh air' as mayor, Agoot, Liza, October 25, 2018, Philippine News Agency, June 15, 2019, pna.gov.ph, He ran under a platform of speedy government action, revitalizing the environment, innovating peace and order condition, aggressive traffic management, empowering the youth and a responsive education program. He would go against 8 others, mostly veteran politicians including Vice Mayor Edison Bilog, councilors Ed Avila and Leandro Yangot, Jr. and former councilor Jose Molintas.On the night of May 13, 2019, election day, he was declared as the winner of the 2019 mayoral polls garnering 41,482 votes, a large margin over his closest contender, Vice Mayor Bilog, who garnered 22,670 votes.NEWS,weblink Magalong wins as Baguio City mayor, Lazaro, Freddy, May 14, 2019, Manila Bulletin, June 15, 2019, He was proclaimed along with re-elected Congressman Mark O. Go and Vice Mayor-elect Faustino A. Olowan.NEWS,weblink Go-Magalong-Olowan wins, Catajan, Maria Elena, May 14, 2019, SunStar Baguio, June 15, 2019, sunstar.com.ph, He succeeded outgoing three-term Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan, who lost in his congressional comeback bid.A month after his proclamation as the winner in the mayoral elections, Magalong warned establishments in the city of the existence of several persons using his name to supposedly extort money or place food orders, mostly in restaurants he and his family frequents.WEB,weblink Magalong warns public vs. use of his name to defraud shops, Agoot, Liza, www.pna.gov.ph, en, August 14, 2019,Mayoralty
2019
During his inauguration on June 30, 2019, Magalong outlined his 10-point agenda for the city of Baguio for the next three years. The list included:WEB,weblink Mayor Benjamin Magalong's 10-Point Agenda {{!, Baguio City Guide|date=July 11, 2019|website=Baguio City Guide is Your Insiders Guide in Baguio City|language=en-US|access-date=August 14, 2019}}- Speeding Up Government Action
- Revitalizing The Environment
- Innovating Peace and Order Condition
- Aggressive Traffic Management
- Responsive Education Program
- Empowering the Youth
- Expanding Health and Social Services
- Responsible Tourism
- Enlivened Culture, Arts, Crafts, and Heritage
- Market Modernization
- Efficient Disaster Management
- Empowered and Accountable Barangay Governance
- Strengthened Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Services
- Unemployment Reduction
- Resolution of IP clans and claims
2020
In December 2019, amidst the influx of tourist into the city, Magalong ordered an aggressive anti-littering campaign, leading to the arrest of 49 people as of January 2020 and has promised that he will continue such campaign.WEB,weblink 49 litterbugs collared in Baguio, Catajan, Maria Elena, January 6, 2020, Sunstar, January 18, 2020, In January 2020, Magalong, along with DILG Secretary Eduardo Año and DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat officially launched the rehabilitation of the city, which they estimate may last more than three years. The city, however, will not be closed to the public, unlike the rehabilitation efforts done in Boracay.WEB,weblink Baguio to remain open to tourists amid rehab, Agoot, Liza, www.pna.gov.ph, January 18, 2020, During a top level meeting on the problems hounding the city, specifically on its air quality, solid waste management and water pollution and supply, Magalong said in jest that the water used to grow the famous strawberries come from the cesspool of Baguio, which is illegally discharged into the Balili River. The statement caused disdain to La Trinidad and Benguet officials. La Trinidad Mayor Romeo Salda disproved Magalong's statement, saying that no irrigation comes from the Balili River as they only source it from the creek of Pico and Puguis.WEB,weblink 'Baguio's cesspool watering famous La Trinidad strawberries', Dumlao, Artemio, philstar.com, January 18, 2020, Magalong later issued a statement of apology, saying, "I came up with uncalled for statement that I should have not said at all. I was wrong and I apologize," emphasizing that he was pertaining to the issue of the city's guilt of polluting the river which flows into the municipality of La Trinidad.WEB,weblink Mayor sorry for strawberry gaffe, January 17, 2020, Sunstar, January 18, 2020, In late January, due to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Magalong canceled the opening parade of the Panagbenga Festival and other major events within the next three weeks, also affecting the CARAA Games. In an interview, Magalong stated that "the tourism revenues are the least of my concerns. My main priorities are the health of my constituents," which earned him praise from all sectors, especially from the residents of Baguio.WEB,weblink Baguio cancels Panagbenga opening, other big events due to coronavirus threat, Cimatu, Frank, Rappler, February 15, 2020, The Panagbenga Festival was later rescheduled to late March 21â29, a month from the original scheduled date, but was scrapped altogether due to the ensuing COVID-19 lockdown.WEB,weblink Panagbenga Festival rescheduled March 21 to 29, Manila Bulletin News, February 15, 2020,COVID-19 National Chief Tracing Czar
On July 13, Magalong was appointed by the national government as the chief of contact tracing efforts (Contact Tracing Czar) of the Philippine government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing and recommending contact tracing efforts on a national basis. Magalong's COVID-19 testing and tracing policies in Baguio were hailed by medical experts as a model that the whole country should follow.NEWS, Tomacruz, Sofia, New Anti-COVID czar Magalong to 'radically' change PH contact tracing system,weblink August 6, 2020, Rappler, July 13, 2020, NEWS, Keith, Gaby B., Baguio City mayor PH contact-tracing czar,weblink August 6, 2020, The Manila Times, July 15, 2020, NEWS, New coronavirus contact tracing czar Magalong: Task is challenging, but not impossible,weblink August 6, 2020, CNN Philippines, July 15, 2020, July 15, 2020,weblink dead, Six months later, he and his wife Arlene were seen together with other celebrities and high society personalities in a "super-spreader" birthday party hosted by socialite and eventologist Tim Yap at The Manor at Camp John Hay on January 17, 2021. Despite the prevalent lockdown, evident quarantine violations were observed, among others nil social distancing and guests not wearing face masks. Magalong acknowledged the lapses and his presence in that event, and on January 29, he announced his immediate resignation as the country's contact tracing czar. Despite the Duterte administration rejecting it, he insisted that the resignation is irrevocable, but will still help the task force in its COVID-19 response efforts.2022 election
On October 5, 2021, Magalong filed his COC for re-election for a second term.WEB, Soriano, Paul Nicholas, October 5, 2021, Baguio Mayor Magalong seeks reelection,weblink live, November 30, 2021, Rappler,weblink October 5, 2021, He faced off against former Mayor Mauricio Domogan, former Vice Mayor Edison Bilog and perennial candidate Jeffrey Pinnic. As of 3:18 PM of May 13, when 100% of the votes were already canvassed, Magalong garnered 70,342 votes, Narrowly beating former Mayor Mauricio Domogan by a small margin of 17,144 votes, both Domogan and Bilog would concede a day after the election. Magalong would then continue to serve as Mayor of Baguio with his second term starting on June 30, 2022.WEB, See, Dexter A., 2021-10-08, 'The Janitor' runs again for Baguio City mayor,weblink 2021-11-30, The Manila Times, en, WEB, 2021-10-07, Baguio City List of Candidates for the 2022 Elections {{!, Halalan 2022|url=https://baguiocityguide.com/baguio-city-list-of-candidates-for-the-2022-elections/|access-date=2021-11-30|website=BCG|language=en-US}}Awards and honors
Decorations
Among his decorations include:- (File:PHL PNP Distingusihed Conduct Medal ribbon.png|alt=|60x60px) Medalya ng Kabayanihan (PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal)
- (File:PHL PNP Distingusihed Service Medal ribbon.png|alt=|60x60px) Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod (PNP Distinguished Service Medal)
- (File:PHL_Outstanding_Achievement_Medal.PNG|60x60px) Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal)
- (File:PHL PNP Medal of Valor.png|alt=|60x60px) Medalya ng Kagitingan (PNP Medal of Valor)
- (File:PHL_PNP_Medal_of_Bravery.png|60x60px) Medalya ng Katapangan (PNP Bravery Medal)
- (File:Pambihirang Paglilingkod PNP Service Medal.png|alt=|60x60px) Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal)
- (File:Cavaliere_SSML_BAR.svg|60x60px) Medalya ng Paglilingkod (PNP Service Medal)
- (File:PHL_PNP_Efficiency_Medal.png|60x60px) Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal)
- (File:PHL_PNP_Luzon_Campaign_Medal.png|60x60px) Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Luzon (PNP Luzon Campaign Medal)
- (File:PHL_PNP_Disaster_Relief_and_Rehabilitation.png|60x60px) Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta (PNP Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Campaign Medal)
- (File:PHL_PNP_Commendation_Medal.png|60x60px) Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal)
- (File:PHL_PNP_Good_Conduct_Medal.png|60x60px) Medalya ng Mabuting Asal (PNP Good Conduct Medal)
- (File:PHL_PNP_Anti-Dissidence_Medal.png|60x60px) Medalya ng Paglaban sa Manliligalig (PNP Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal)
- (File:PHL_Bronze_Cross.gif|60x60px) Bronze Cross Medal
- (File:PHL Military Merit Medal.gif|alt=|60x60px) Military Merit Medal
- (File:PHL Wounded Personnel.gif|alt=|60x60px) Wounded Personnel Medal
- (File:Silver Wing Medal.png|alt=|60x60px) Silver Wing Medal
- (File:Military Commendation Medal.png|alt=|60x60px) Military Commendation Medal
- (File:PHL Military Civic Action Medal.gif|alt=|60x60px) Military Civic Action Medal
Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award
In 2013, Magalong was conferred the Presidential Lingkod Bayan award for his peacekeeping initiatives in Kalinga and Abra; GIS-based crime mapping system; PNP 2030 patrol initiatives; human resource development program; and environment advocacy, among others.NEWS,weblink Posthumous awards conferred on typhoon Pepeng heroes, Opina, Rimaliza, October 6, 2013, The Midland Courier, June 15, 2019,Outstanding Citizen of Baguio
During the celebration of the city's founding anniversary on September 1, 2017, Gen. Magalong was awarded as an outstanding citizen of Baguio, along with Dr. Joanne Jularbal Balderas and Dr. Dionisio R. Claridad Jr.WEB,weblink Three receive outstanding citizen award {{!, City Government of Baguio|website=baguio.gov.ph|access-date=June 15, 2019}}References
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