DAVAO CITY — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday positively identified another cadaver from the crashed C-130 aircraft making the total count of recognized bodies to 20.
The body was of Airman First Class Fortunate Regidor of the Philippine Air Force which is now being prepared for air transport.
The AFP previously released the names of 19 of its members who perished in the crashed C-130 aircraft on July 4:
- Maj Emmanuel V Makalintal PAF
- Maj Michael Vincent L Benolerao PAF
- 1Lt Karl Joseph T Hintay PAF
- TSg Mark Anthony A Agana PAF
- TSg Donald P Badoy PAF
- SSg Jan Neil Y Macapaz PAF
- SSg Michael P Bulalaque PAF
- Sgt Jack P Navarro PAF
- Cpt Nigello R Emeterio MC
- 1Lt Sheena Alexandrea F Tato NC
- Sgt Butch D Maestro PA
- Pfc Christopher A Rollon PA
- Pfc Felixzalday M Provido PA
- Pvt Raymar C Carmona PA
- Pvt Vic A Monera PA
- Pvt Mark Nash P Lumanta PA
- Pvt Jomar A Gabas PA
- Pvt Marcelino H Alquisar PA
- Pvt Mel Mark L Angana PA
There remain 29 bodies undergoing examination and preservation in different facilities in Zamboanga City:
- TSg Nelson B Hadjiri PA
- TSg Salaji J Abdurahman PA
- Cpl Alhamin U Salahuddin PA
- Cpl Dexter E Estrada PA
- PFC Keth Kane S Alegarme PA
- Sgt Jelson J Sadjail PA
- Cpl Gulam H Ismael PA
- Cpl Philip Dante T Camilosa PA
- Pvt Joey T Loterte PA
- Pvt Erwin M Canton PA
- Pvt Mar Jhun T Capagngan PA
- Cpl Reynel A Matundin PA
- Pvt Kevin L Damole PA
- PFC Nazer S Albaracin PA
- Pvt Michael C Dalore PA
- Cpl Jay-ar V Obenita PA
- Cpl Jemmer B Mondido PA
- PFC Alzid S Hawrani PA
- Pvt Carlos Jhun C Pargua Jr PA
- Pvt Ian R Arsuelo PA
- Cpl Jerome M Balivado PA
- PFC Benjie S Malanog PA
- PFC Lester Al T Lagrada PA
- Pvt Mansueto B Lingatong III PA
- PFC Bensheen V Sabaduquia PA
- PFC Carlos D Dapanas Jr PA
- PFC Marchi E Bonzales PA
- Pvt Archie S Barba PA
- A2C Glen Mar G Biscocho PAF
The 47 injured military personnel are meanwhile being treated in Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital in Sulu, Zamboanga City Medical Center, Ciudad Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, Camp Navarro General Hospital, and West Metro Hospital in Zamboanga City:
- Cpl Kristopher E Baobao PA
- Pfc Ludovico D Pastera Jr PA
- Pvt Jesfel D Mequiabas PA
- Pvt Vincent Paul Bandalan PA
- Pvt Geive L Hensis PA
- SSg Arnulfo A Sarong PA
- Cpl Michael N Sagge PA
- Pvt Christian C Martorillas PA
- Pfc Attrajie H Samindih PA
- Pvt Alfran B Buna PA
- Pvt Jhon Klier D Gaid PA
- Cpl Jesee Lord B Galo PA
- Sgt James Miguel B Ybanez PA
- Pvt Jeason Mark C Balondo PA
- Pvt Kenan T Villanosa PA
- Pvt Jeriel O Araneta PA
- Ssg Jemson S Jadjuli PA
- Pvt Christian S Banug PA
- Pvt Olan Marco W Acolentava PA
- Cpl Romel Q Evangelio PA
- Pvt Juarobenger I Impuesto PA
- Pvt Chris John L Numeron PA
- Pvt Jonel B Lagulay PA
- Pvt Renato B Tejares PA
- Pvt Rodiel S Morales PA
- Pfc Reymark M Bulat-Ag PA
- Pvt Roejader D Culata PA
- Pvt Resque L Mambabao PA
- Sgt Nasir I Abduhassan PA
- Pfc Ganney O Ligayan PA
- Sgt Abud H Asmawil PA
- Pvt Jerson D Peloton PA
- Pvt Brayan D Marfe PA
- Pvt Christian Joshua Jay Pacal PA
- Pvt Efren S Untoc PA
- Pvt Ryan C Tagubar PA
- Pvt Jeffrey D Ganzan PA
- Pvt Stephen B Maglacion PA
- Pvt Marck Francis I Carnaje PA
- Pfc Nathaniel P Bongcayao PA
- Pvt Cyrille Jhon G De Castro PA
- Pvt Troy C Fernandez PA
- Sgt Al-Ameen M Sahibuddin PA
- Pvt Benjamin M Obod Jr PA
- Sgt Bensaudi B Asanulla PA
- Cpl Nasser M Baguinda PA
- Pfc Al-Sharif A Atiulla PA
Those who were killed in action will receive a Command Special Financial Assistance which will include the sum of their base pay, hazard pay and bonuses; a funeral service support amounting to PhP80,000; and monthly pension based on rank and length of service.
Their beneficiaries will also receive support under the Office of the President’s Comprehensive Social Benefits Program which include Special Financial Assistance worth PhP500,000; and shelter, health, education and employment assistance.
“No amount can ever replace the lives of our brave comrades who paid the ultimate sacrifice in line of their duty to protect our people and the state. Extending financial assistance to their families and loved ones is the least that we can do for the invaluable services they have rendered to our country,” AFP Chief of Staff General Sobejana said.
Wounded in action personnel on the other hand will receive full reimbursement of hospitalization expenses, and special financial assistance from the Office of the President worth PhP250,000 for major injury and PhP100,000 for minor injury.
Meanwhile, the Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefits Association, Inc. gave PhP12,000 each to the wounded personnel while cash advance release are being processed for those who were killed.
Each of the wounded will also receive PhP10,000 as approved by Philippine Army Commander Major General Andres Centino, and PhP15,000 from the 11th Infantry Division.
Former Governor and now Sulu Vice Governor Abdusakur Mahail Tan also pledged PhP15,000 each for the wounded and PhP30,000 for the families of the soldiers killed in action.
“The AFP honors our members who perished in the ill-fated C-130 crash in Sulu. Their memories will live on not only in their families but throughout the military organization who continues to risk everything to achieve just and lasting peace for our nation,” General Sobejana said.-PR