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The House of Representatives adopted House Resolution No. 1464 on September 29, honoring Scout Chris Lorenz Tanglao Fabian of San Jose National High School in Tacloban City for his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice.

Fabian sacrificed his life during the June 22, 2026 shooting after holding the classroom door shut to prevent armed students from entering and protect his classmates.

“The House of Representatives joins the Filipino people in honoring the life of Scout Chris Lorenz Tanglao Fabian, a young man whose valor will forever be etched in the nation’s memory and whose courage will continue to inspire future generations to uphold the enduring values of integrity, compassion, resilience, and unwavering love for one’s fellow Filipinos,” the resolution stated.

It further called on future generations to draw inspiration from Fabian’s bravery and uphold the values of integrity, compassion, resilience, and service to others.

The resolution also said Fabian sacrificed his own safety and ultimately his life to protect his classmates.

“Had it not been for his extraordinary bravery, heroism, and instinct to save lives, additional students or teachers might have perished on that fateful day, rendering his singular act of valor a shining embodiment of the noblest Filipino values of bayanihan, courage, and love for one’s fellowmen,” HR No. 1464 read.

The resolution was principally authored by House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, and House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan.

Article by Shane Odon