Jovito Palparan
Jovito Salvaña Palparan Jr. (born September 11, 1950) is a retired Army general, former politician, and a convicted criminal. From July 2003 to July 2004, he was the commander of the Philippine Humanitarian Contingent in the Iraq War. He also served as a Congressman representing the Bantay party-list group in the 14th Congress of the Philippines.
Jovito Palparan | |
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| Born | Jovito Salvaña Palparan Jr. September 11, 1950 Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of the East (BBA) Philippine Christian University (MBA) National Defense College of the Philippines (MNSA) |
| Known for | Disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño |
| Criminal status | Imprisoned |
| Spouse | Ma. Evangelina Gamad Flores Palparan |
| Conviction(s) | Kidnapping and serious illegal detention |
| Criminal penalty | 40 years in prison |
| Details | |
| Date | June 26, 2006 |
| Country | Philippines |
Date apprehended | August 12, 2014 |
| Imprisoned at | New Bilibid Prison |
| Member of the House of Representatives for Bantay | |
| In office April 24, 2009 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent (2015–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bantay (2007–2010) |
| Nickname | The Butcher |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1973–2007 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | 7th Infantry Division 8th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | New People's Army rebellion Moro conflict Punjab Insurgency Iraq War Chittagong Hill Tracts conflict |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Star Gold Cross Gawad sa Kaunlaran Bronze Cross Wounded Personnel Medal Military Merit Medal |
He earned the nickname "The Butcher" for his deadly campaign against communist rebels. On September 17, 2018, Palparan was found guilty of kidnapping and serious illegal detention over the enforced disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño in 2006, and was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment.
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