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 |
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.
He earned the nickname "The Butcher" for his deadly campaign against communist rebels.[1] 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,[2] and was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment.[3]