Rhoel Gallardo, CMF (November 29, 1965 – May 3, 2000) was a Catholic Claretian missionary martyred in Basilan, the Philippines.
[2] On March 20, 2000, Abu Sayyaf militants stormed the Claret School compound in Tumahubong, Basilan.
[3] The group burned the school, and abducted people in the area including teachers and students.
Gallardo's body was found to be riddled with three bullet wounds caused by close-range shots, and had his nails removed.
Among his noted acts was during his kidnapping; he is testified to have protected his co-captives and prevented the rape of women, and gave spiritual support such as praying the rosary together with the other captives.