Manila, March 30 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday ordered the Bangsamoro police to provide immediate and sustained support to the families of the police officers who were ambushed Saturday night in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur.

"Sa mga pamilya ng ating mga nasawing bayani nakikiramay kami sa inyong pagdadalamhati (To the families of our fallen heroes, we extend our condolences in your grief). Their sacrifice will not be forgotten and it will not be in vain. No words will ever be enough but you have our commitment. Hindi pababayaan ng PNP ang inyong pamilya. I have directed the PRO BAR to ensure immediate and sustained support for the families of our fallen and wounded personnel," N...