2nd Lt. Ali Sumangil

It gives me a good feeling to know that somebody from among my relatives are being recognized in their accomplishments. Like in the case of 2nd Lt. Ali Sumangil.In this photo provided by OPS (Office of the Press Secretary) Malacanang Palace, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, right, pins the Gold Cross Medal on Ali Sumangil during awarding rites Monday Feb.6, 2006 at Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac province in northern Philippines. Ali and other members of his unit figured in an encounter with communist New People's Army rebels that resulted in the killing of at least 10 rebels.

And he is just one of them...