20 fatalities from Sulu C-130 crash identified –AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday that 20 of the troops who died in the Sulu C-130 plane crash have been identified.

The AFP added that the latest fatality to be recognized was a Philippine Air Force serviceman.

The identified fatalities were:

1. Maj Emmanuel V Makalintal PAF
2. Maj Michael Vincent L Benolerao PAF
3. 1Lt Karl Joseph T Hintay PAF
4. TSg Mark Anthony A Agana PAF
5. TSg Donald P Badoy PAF
6. SSg Jan Neil Y Macapaz PAF
7. SSg Michael P Bulalaque PAF
8. Sgt Jack P Navarro PAF
9. Cpt Nigello R Emeterio MC
10. 1Lt Sheena Alexandrea F Tato NC
11. Sgt Butch D Maestro PA
12. Pfc Christopher A Rollon PA
13. Pfc Felixzalday M Provido PA
14. Pvt Raymar C Carmona PA
15. Pvt Vic A Monera PA
16. Pvt Mark Nash P Lumanta PA
17. Pvt Jomar A Gabas PA
18. Pvt Marcelino H Alquisar PA
19. Pvt Mel Mark L Angana PA
20. A1C Fortunate Regidor PAF

The military said 29 bodies were still undergoing examination and preservation in different facilities in Zamboanga City.

Meanwhile, 47 of those injured in the crash were receiving treatment at Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital in Sulu, the Zamboanga City Medical Center, Ciudad Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, Camp Navarro General Hospital, and West Metro Hospital in Zamboanga City.

The injured 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

The C-130 took off from Cagayan de Oro and was going to Sulu to bring troops when it crashed in Barangay Bangkal in Patikul at 11:30 a.m. last Sunday.

The crash investigation was continuing as the aircraft's black box was sent to the United States to have its data retrieved.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana speculated that human error and weather conditions could have caused the crash.

However, the AFP clarified that Lorenzana's impression was only based on the information that was given to him.

Assistance

Meanwhile, the AFP said those killed would be given Command Special Financial Assistance, which will include the sum of their base pay, hazard pay, and bonuses; funeral service support amounting to P80,000; and a 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 includes Special Financial Assistance worth P500,000; as well as shelter, health, education, and employment assistance.

“No amount can ever replace the lives of our brave comrades who paid the ultimate sacrifice in their duty to protect our people and the state," AFP chief General Cirilito Sobejana said.

"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 added.

Those hurt in the incident will be given full reimbursement of hospitalization expenses as well as special financial assistance from the Office of the President worth P250,000 for major injury and P100,000 for a minor injury.

Further, the Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefits Association, Inc. gave P12,000 each to the wounded personnel while cash advance releases are being processed for those who were killed in the incident.

Each of the injured will also receive P10,000 as approved by Philippine Army commander Major General Andres Centino and P15,000 from the 11th Infantry Division.

Sulu Governor Abdusakur Mahail Tan said P15,000 would be extended to each wounded soldier and P30,000 for the families of the soldiers who died. — DVM, GMA News