"Comparing sa mga previous encounter sa Maute group, upgraded po 'yung dito sa Marawi kasi marami na silang 50-caliber, radio frequency scanner, may drones, tapos parang unlimited 'yung bala nila."
- 1st Lt. Kent Fagyan, 1st ID, PA
But despite the difficulties and constant threats to their lives, Fagyan thanked the public for their support to the military, saying they never felt alone in battle.
"In behalf po sa mga kasamahan kong lumalaban pa sa Marawi, nagpapasalamat po kami sa patuloy na pagtulong niyo sa amin kasi nararamdaman po namin na hindi kami nagiisang lumalaban sa kanila," he said.
"Sa konting pagbigay niyo sa amin ng mga damit, tubig, malaking tulong na iyon sa amin kasi doon po sa loob 'di ka makakain ng tamang oras, 'di ka makatulog kasi palagi kang magising, putok dito, putok doon," he said.
But despite the risks, Fagyan said he is still willing to go back and help liberate Marawi, earning the praise of a teary-eyed Gordon.
"I would just like to commend you for your bravery," Gordon told Fagyan.
"Never Alone".
(First Lieutenant Kent Fagyan, from Bontoc, Mountain Province)
-The battle-tested soldier shares experience in Marawi war. an Igorot soldier who was sent to Mindanao and both served during the Zamboanga siege and the Marawi siege.
-Senator Dick Gordon noticed Fagyan was wounded and he asked how he got. Fagyan told he got wounded together with his two colleague in a close encounter with the enemy in a house they were conducting clearing operation.
-Gordon emotionally touch by the story of Fagyan and salute him for his bravery followed by a round of applause from the both the congressmen and senators.
-Our Salute to you Sir!