20th soldier in Sulu crash identified

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has confirmed the identities of 20 out of the 49 military personnel who died in the C-130 crash in Sulu province.

The body of Airman First Class Fortunate Regidor of the Philippine Air Force was the latest to be identified on Friday.

On Wednesday, the AFP released the names of 19 members of the C-130 crew that perished.

Three other civilians residing in the crash area were also killed.

Gen.Cirilito Sobejana, the AFP chief of staff, said they were having a hard time identifying the remaining 29 cadavers. —Dexter Cabalza

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