BY NONOY LACSON
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The provincial government and the first legislative district of Sulu has allotted close to P3-million financial aid for victims of the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu last Monday.
Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan said in a phone interview that the provincial government and the first congressional district of Sulu has allocated P1.5 million and P1.4 million.
According to Tan, each of the wounded victims will receive P20,000 from the provincial government, while the families of those who died in the explosion will receive P100,000 each from 1st District Representative Congressman Samier Tan.
He said their offices are now finalizing the list of the wounded victims and the names of those that were killed in the incident.
Among those who died in the incident were Philippine Army Staff Sergeant Louie T. Cuarteros, Manuelito Moma, Privates James S Apolinario and Omair L Muksan; and John P. Agustin, a policeman
Wounded soldiers were Sgt. Norman B. Santiago, Cpl. Philip Anthony M. Aleta, Cpl Jesus T. Genora, Cpl. Jems Ghil S. Villacruz, Pfc. Noel M. Bacoy, Pfc. Jeffrey M. Domingo; Pfc. Dave S. Egipto, Pfc. Jayson A. Paguirigan, Pvt. Alub S. Sahid, Pvt. Jesrael U. Sapao, Pvt. Novin I. Guzman, Pvt. Baser S. Katipon, Pvt. Jay D. Carbon, and Pvt. Stephen Rey Oliveros.
The names of civilians who died and wounded during the incident were not available yet as of Tuesday.
Tan said the business community continues to stay calm and vigilant though fear reigns in their hearts and mind. (Nonoy E Lacson)
