By Priam Nepomuceno AFP chief Gen. Cirilito Sobejana (File photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Cirilito Sobejana on Wednesday said 16 out of the 50 military troops who perished in the July 4 crash of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) C-130H “Hercules” cargo plane in Patikul, Sulu have been identified. … Continue reading
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Davao flies flag at half-mast in honor of Sulu crash fatalities
By Che Palicte (Contributed photo) DAVAO CITY (Philippines News Agency) – The city is flying the Philippine flag at half-mast starting today until July 9 in honor of those who perished from the C-130H Hercules plane crash in Patikul, Sulu on Sunday. In a statement, the city government expressed its condolences to the families of the … Continue reading
Palace, nation pray for victims of Sulu military plane crash
By Azer Parrocha DOWN. A C-130 of the Philippine Air Force crashes in Patikul, Sulu shortly before noon on Sunday (July 4, 2021). Latest reports said of the 96 onboard, 29 bodies have been retrieved, 50 were rescued, and 17 are still unaccounted for. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army 11ID) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Malacañang is one … Continue reading
Bishop asks faithful to pray for Jolo after two explosions
MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – The Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo has asked the faithful to pray for the municipality of Jolo following two explosions that claimed the lives of 12 people, including seven soldiers, and injured 40 others on Monday. Jolo Bishop Charlie Inzon condemned the twin blasts that occurred in front of an eatery around … Continue reading
Red Cross resumes services in Sulu after 10 years
Red Cross resumes services in Sulu after 10 years By Teofilo Garcia, Jr. ZAMBOANGA CITY (Philippines News Agency) — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it has reestablished its presence and service in Sulu, 10 years after deciding to shutter its operations there because of violence. Piotr Dregiel, a Polish and local … Continue reading
Duterte meets young ASG kidnapped victim in Malacañan
Duterte meets young ASG kidnapped victim in Malacañan MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — An eight-year old kidnapped victim from Zamboanga Sibugay was reunited with his parents in the presence of President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañan on Tuesday following seven months of captivity from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu. Presidential peace adviser Jesus Dureza … Continue reading
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