Deeply patriotic, he believes corruption is a disservice to the country and therefore should not be tolerated.
“'Pag law enforcer ka, that’s where the challenge is because that’s where the temptation comes in. Temptations of bribery, corruption, andiyan 'yung opportunity down to the grassroots. So ang lagi kong sinasabi sa mga tao ko, subukan niyong mangurakot, tigpas talaga ang leeg nyo,” he remembers telling them.
Basilio tells us that while he maintains a high standard of discipline, he’s also a compassionate and empathetic boss. “Maluwag ako sa uwian. 'Pag nagpaalam sila about family, I do not even care kung nagsisinungaling sila e,” he says. He also maintains an open-door policy. “They can talk straight to me or say anything kung may problema.” Basilio was born and raised in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. He’s the fifth among seven kids, and the youngest boy in the brood.
Also during his college years, he successfully completed the Advanced Reserved Officer Training Course and attained the rank of Reserve Army Master Sergeant in the 2nd Regional Community Defense Unit. This inspired him to eventually embark on his journey to the Philippine Military Academy in 1992. Thereafter, he accomplished his Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Systems Engineering, becoming a part of PMA Class 1996 “Mabikas.
He wanted to be part of the Philippine Army, but fate had other plans. He fell in love with a pretty lady named Evangeline and bore a child with her. “Sabi sa akin, bahala ka, 'pag ikaw namatay sa giyera, papalitan kita agad. So I changed my mind. Nag-signify ako sa Navy,” he recalls with a smile.
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