Officials of Pampanga Province, led by Governor Lilia Pineda and Vice Governor Dennis Pineda, honored Chris Lorenz Tanglao Fabian for his altruistic heroism during a school shooting in Tacloban City, Leyte, where three students were killed and more than 15 others wounded.
Resolution Declares Fabian 'Pride of Pampanga'
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed Resolution Number 10319, declaring Chris Lorenz Tanglao Fabian as a 'Pride of Pampanga' in recognition of his extraordinary courage, selflessness, and noble sacrifice in protecting his classmates and teachers during the tragic shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. The resolution also expressed profound sympathy and heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family.
The resolution stated that the Province of Pampanga mourns the untimely passing of Fabian, who lost his life during the shooting incident on 22 June 2026.
Fabian's Kapampangan Roots
Fabian traces his family roots to Pampanga through his father, Christopher Santos Fabian, a native of Barangay Lourdes, Minalin, and his mother, Erbea Tanglao Fabian, a native of Dau, Mabalacat City. His paternal grandmother is from Sampaloc, Apalit, Pampanga, 'reflecting the rich Kapampangan heritage and strong family ties that shaped his life and identity.'
Acts of Heroism
The resolution also stated that accounts from Fabian's teachers and classmates disclosed that he rushed to secure their classroom upon noticing armed minors approaching. Despite the grave peril to his own life, he valiantly attempted to lock the classroom door, helping protect his fellow students and teachers and preserving the safety of those inside.
'His extraordinary courage, compassion, selflessness and willingness to place the welfare of others above his own life embody the highest ideals of Filipino youth and reflect the values of faith, humility and service instilled by his Kapampangan family and upbringing,' the provincial officials stated in the resolution.
Symbol of Bravery
They added that Fabian has become a symbol of bravery, altruism, and hope for the youth of Pampanga, demonstrating that heroism is measured not by years lived but by the nobility of one's deeds and the willingness to sacrifice for others.
The Pampanga officials said that Fabian's sacrifice has deeply touched the hearts of Kapampangans and Filipinos from all walks of life, inspiring calls for peace, justice, and stronger measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students in educational institutions.
Vice Governor Dennis Pineda, Pampanga Mayors' League President and Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco, Minalin Mayor Philip Naguit, Fourth District Board Member Kaye Naguit, and other province officials and employees attended Fabian's wake in Tacloban on Thursday, June 25. They also handed the SP resolution to Fabian's parents.
