CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Antonio G. Nafarrete visited on October 26 the wakes of the four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots who perished in an aircraft mishap during a training flight on October 23 at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas, the AFP Public Affairs Office said.
General Nafarrete visited the wake of Major David Joshua Rojo, Captain Ma. Melvin Acebuque, and 1st Lieutenant Angeleo Adrian Penaflor at Fernando Air Base.
On the same day, General Nafarrete and other senior AFP leaders paid their last respects to Captain Raymart Cabangcala at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City.
The AFP Chief of Staff assured the families of the AFP's continuing support and assistance as they cope with the loss of their loved ones, according to the AFP.
The AFP said it honors the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the four PAF pilots and remains committed to supporting their families as the organization remembers their service to the nation.
Photos released by the AFP show General Nafarrete saluting the remains of Captain Cabangcala and condoling with a bereaved family member at Villamor Air Base, and paying his final respects to one of the fallen pilots at Fernando Air Base.
Source: AFP Public Affairs Office. Photos: PFC Carmelotes PN(M)/PAOAFP.