Bailon, Rowena Q. 2022. Medal for Valor: Courage, Gallantry, and Heroism. Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.
To honor the heroic soldiers who have sworn to defend the land, nation, and the people, the government presents awards and decorations in return for recognizing and giving importance to the act of courage, gallantry, and intrepidity beyond and above the call of duty of any enlisted personnel. The book Medal of Valor: Courage, Gallantry, and Heroism presents a sketch of the heroic act of service of the 42 Officers and Enlisted men who have shown that honesty and integrity together with bravery are very important parts of the service to the country. The book aims to share the story of the heroic act of the awardees in performing their duty. The retelling of the stories of these men aims to encourage the younger generation to recognize the importance of being truthful to the service of the nation and the people.