The Local Government Unit of Talisay City in Cebu has awarded a 20-year-old "hero" who rescued two children when a fire struck Sitio Antonio, Barangay Linao.

Gian Esmajer received a Plaque of Appreciation, goods, and cash from the City Government of Talisay during the flag-raising ceremony on December 2, 2024.

A fire broke out on November 27, 2024 in Linao that razed two houses, and damaged partially other two houses.

Esmajer helped a woman secure her children to safety by getting inside the burning house himself. 

Esmajer received his reward from Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas, Jr.

The mayor lauded Esmajer for making it a moral obligation to save the children, thereby preventing a tragic incident. 

He said that Esmajer deserves the recognition for the heroic act.

Gullas further hopes that the act gets emulated by more persons, Talisaynons or not.