Marben “Boyboy” del Rio was born and raised in Brgy. Barasan, Igbaras, Iloilo, where he followed his father’s steps and engaged in farming and carpentry from a young age, He attended Barasan Elementary School and later continued his education at Igbaras National High School. However, Marben’s academic journey was interrupted in the middle of high school. He neglected his studies due to his responsibilities as the eldest of 12 siblings, as well as due to his sociable nature, he was often found hanging out with his friends. On October 2, 2006, during a devastating typhoon, a jeep fell into the Tangyan River, he courageously attempted to rescue individuals in the river, returning multiple times to save others despite warnings from his parents. Tragically, Marben was swept away by the river’s currents while trying to help, leading to a community-wide mourning as he was among the 41 victims of the disaster with a further 19 missing individuals and 22 saved. In recognition of his heroism in carrying six casualties during the tragedy, he was posthumously awarded the Scout Roy Award by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Igbaras on October 6, 2023, with the honor received by his father. Marben’s legacy of bravery and selflessness marked him as the first recipient of this distinguished award.