Marcos Jr. honors 6 PAF members killed in helicopter crash

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. honored the six Philippine Air Force (PAF) members who died in a Super Huey helicopter crash during a humanitarian mission in Agusan del Sur.

The fallen airmen were identified as pilots Captain Paulie Dumagan and Second Lieutenant Royce Louis Camigla, along with crewmembers Sgts. Yves Sijub and John Christopher Golfo, Airman First Class Ericson and Airman Ameer Khaidar Apion.

President Marcos personally visited the PAF Mortuary at Villamor Air Base to extend condolences and offered prayers and tribute to the fallen airmen, promising the bereaved families all necessary assistance.

The helicopter was part of a contingent that departed for a humanitarian assistance and disaster response mission in areas affected by Typhoon Tino on November 4.

Marcos posted a tribute on Instagram, stating that the country mourned their deaths and that their courage and selfless service would never be forgotten.

Full military honors were afforded to the six PAF personnel, with the remains of two transferred to their home provinces and the other four to Villamor Air Base.