VP Robredo sends condolences to kin of those killed in Jolo C-130 crash
Photos from Joint Task Force Sulu
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday extended her condolences to the families of those who were killed in the crash of a Philippine Air Force C-130 transport plane in Sulu.
“Nakikiramay ako sa mga pamilya at mahal sa buhay ng mga nasawi sa pagbagsak ng C-130 aircraft kaninang tanghali sa Jolo, Sulu,” Robredo said in a statement.
(I am sending my condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed in the C-130 crash in Jolo, Sulu.)
Authorities are still conducting a search for 17 military personnel who are still reported as missing.
Robredo meanwhile assured the families of the crash victims that her office is ready to extend any possible assistance.
“Handang tumulong ang aming tanggapan sa anumang paraan kung kinakailangan.”
(Our office is ready to extend any form of needed assistance.)
The Vice President also called for prayers in the aftermath of the crash.
“Hinihikayat ko ang lahat ng ating kababayan na isama sa kanilang mga panalangin ang lahat ng pasahero ng eroplanong bumagsak, ang kanilang mga pamilya, at ang mga patuloy na kumikilos para sa search and retrieval operations.”
(I encourage everyone to include the passengers, their families, and the personnel in the search and retrieval operations, in their prayers.)
