Manila Bulletin
VP Robredo did not ride military aircraft for typhoon-response --- Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana apologized to Vice President Leni Robredo for an erroneous report stating she used a military plane for her relief operations.
Lorenzana clarified that Robredo did not board any military aircraft, including a C-130, when she traveled to Bicol.
He confirmed that relief goods from Robredo's office were transported to Catanduanes via a Philippine Air Force Huey UH-1H helicopter.
The Philippine Air Force verified through its flight manifest that Robredo was not on any military aircraft during her trip.
Lorenzana's apology corrects an earlier false claim made by Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, who had cited Lorenzana.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines noted that flight missions for government officials are permissible for official functions.
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