More names of soldiers dead in C-130 crash released
MANILA, Philippines—The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday (July 9) released the rest of the names of soldiers, who died and had been wounded, in the July 4 C-130 crash in Sulu province.
The new fatality was identified as Airman First Class Fortunate Regidor, bringing the total of identified fatalities to 20 from 19 earlier.
Twenty-nine more bodies have yet to be identified, however, although the fatalities’ names had been released:
1. TSg Nelson B Hadjiri PA 2. TSg Salaji J Abdurahman PA 3. Cpl Alhamin U Salahuddin PA 4. Cpl Dexter E Estrada PA 5. PFC Keth Kane S Alegarme PA 6. Sgt Jelson J Sadjail PA 7. Cpl Gulam H Ismael PA 8. Cpl Philip Dante T Camilosa PA 9. Pvt Joey T Loterte PA 10. Pvt Erwin M Canton PA 11. Pvt Mar Jhun T Capagngan PA 12. Cpl Reynel A Matundin PA 13. Pvt Kevin L Damole PA 14. PFC Nazer S Albaracin PA 15. Pvt Michael C Dalore PA 16. Cpl Jay-ar V Obenita PA 17. Cpl Jemmer B Mondido PA 18. PFC Alzid S Hawrani PA 19. Pvt Carlos Jhun C Pargua Jr PA 20. Pvt Ian R Arsuelo PA 21. Cpl Jerome M Balivado PA 22. PFC Benjie S Malanog PA 23. PFC Lester Al T Lagrada PA 24. Pvt Mansueto B Lingatong III PA 25. PFC Bensheen V Sabaduquia PA 26. PFC Carlos D Dapanas Jr PA 27. PFC Marchi E Bonzales PA 28. Pvt Archie S Barba PA 29. A2C Glen Mar G Biscocho PAF
The military earlier said it was difficult to immediately identify the bodies because they had been burned beyond recognition. The July 4 plane crash is the deadliest in the Philippine military’s recent history.
At least 47 survivors, who were mostly recruits of the Philippine Army being deployed in the fight against the local terror group Abu Sayyaf, are still in different Zamboanga City and Sulu hospitals.
They were:
1. Cpl Kristopher E Baobao PA 2. Pfc Ludovico D Pastera Jr PA 3. Pvt Jesfel D Mequiabas PA 4. Pvt Vincent Paul Bandalan PA 5. Pvt Geive L Hensis PA 6. SSg Arnulfo A Sarong PA 7. Cpl Michael N Sagge PA 8. Pvt Christian C Martorillas PA 9. Pfc Attrajie H Samindih PA 10. Pvt Alfran B Buna PA 11. Pvt Jhon Klier D Gaid PA 12. Cpl Jesee Lord B Galo PA 13. Sgt James Miguel B Ybanez PA 14. Pvt Jeason Mark C Balondo PA 15. Pvt Kenan T Villanosa PA 16. Pvt Jeriel O Araneta PA 17. Ssg Jemson S Jadjuli PA 18. Pvt Christian S Banug PA 19. Pvt Olan Marco W Acolentava PA 20. Cpl Romel Q Evangelio PA 21. Pvt Juarobenger I Impuesto PA 22. Pvt Chris John L Numeron PA 23. Pvt Jonel B Lagulay PA 24. Pvt Renato B Tejares PA 25. Pvt Rodiel S Morales PA 26. Pfc Reymark M Bulat-Ag PA 27. Pvt Roejader D Culata PA 28. Pvt Resque L Mambabao PA 29. Sgt Nasir I Abduhassan PA 30. Pfc Ganney O Ligayan PA 31. Sgt Abud H Asmawil PA 32. Pvt Jerson D Peloton PA 33. Pvt Brayan D Marfe PA 34. Pvt Christian Joshua Jay Pacal PA 35. Pvt Efren S Untoc PA 36. Pvt Ryan C Tagubar PA 37. Pvt Jeffrey D Ganzan PA 38. Pvt Stephen B Maglacion PA 39. Pvt Marck Francis I Carnaje PA 40. Pfc Nathaniel P Bongcayao PA 41. Pvt Cyrille Jhon G De Castro PA 42. Pvt Troy C Fernandez PA 43. Sgt Al-Ameen M Sahibuddin PA 44. Pvt Benjamin M Obod Jr PA 45. Sgt Bensaudi B Asanulla PA 46. Cpl Nasser M Baguinda PA 47. Pfc Al-Sharif A Atiulla PA
AFP public affairs chief Capt. Jonathan Zata said those killed in action will receive Command Special Financial Assistance which is computed as the sum of their base pay, hazard pay and bonuses; funeral service support of P80,000 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 P500,000 in financial assistance, as well as shelter, health, education and employment assistance.
The wounded soldiers will get full reimbursement of hospitalization expenses, and special financial assistance from the Office of the President worth P250,000 for major injuries and P100,000 for minor injuries.
The Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefits Association Inc. gave P12,000 each to the wounded. They will also get P10,000 and P15,000 from the Philippine Army and 11th Infantry Division.
Former governor and now Sulu Vice Governor Abdusakur Mahail Tan also pledged P15,000 each to the wounded and P30,000 each to families of those who died.
“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,” said Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, AFP chief.
“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,” he said.
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