Update as of 21Aug2012
ANC 24/7: Bodies of the 2 pilots Jessup Bahinting and KShitiz Chand have also been recovered
@Karen_DaviLa: Sec. @MARoxas was emotional, but holding it together, while facing press on Sec. Robredo's body found.
@dennis_datu: Biglang lumakas ang hangin at umambon dito sa bahay ng mga Robredo sa Naga City
@DZMMTeleRadyo: Pamilya Robredo, gulat pa rin; hindi makapaniwala sa sinapit ng SILG| RP 42 Dennis Datu
ANC 24/7: Roxas also said they are seeking the help of Army, PNP & forensics in handling Robredo's body
ANC 24/7: Now on ANC: Carmi Cavanlit reports from Robredo's residence, says family distraught over news on Sec. Robredo
BREAKING: Body of Sec. Jesse Robredo has been recovered at about 8:30 - 8:40 a.m., says Mar Roxas
Roxas: Si Sec. Jess ang unang na-access ng diver. Siya yung nasa likuran, mas malapit sa pinto.
Roxas: The airplane was inverted. In that configuration, the two pilots are closest to dashboard of cockpit - pinakamahirap, at deepest part
Sec. Roxas: Operation has shifted to search and retrieval; Divers' deployment has changed
Roxas: We are now in search and recovery/retrieval operations para sa dalawang piloto
BREAKING NEWS: DILG Sec. Robredo's body confirmed found, was surfaced around 8:30am, 2 pilots body still being retrieved. | via Raffy Time
18Aug2012
A private plane carrying DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo & 3 others crashed in waters off Masbate on Saturday afternoon. Robredo took a small private plane instead of a commercial plane from Cebu to his home in Naga City since he wanted to attend the awarding ceremony for his youngest daughter who won in a swimming contest, according to Naga City Mayor John Bongat.
The plane crashed into the sea near barangay Ibingay in Masbate around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Robredo & 2 others remain missing, while his aide was found and rescued. Search & rescue operations are ongoing. (Text from DZMM)
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Robredo supporters light candles in front of the St. Peter Parish: Shrine of Leaders - photo by @jennyfreyes via Twitter
Afternoon of August 21, 2012, P-Noy at the arrival of the remains of Sec. Robredo in Naga City - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy) via Facebook
Afternoon of August 21, 2012, Naga police wear black armbands to mourn for Sec. Robredo. - photo by @ryanchua via Twitter
Afternoon of August 21, 2012, Philippine flag at Camp Aguinaldo on half-mast - photo by @gretchenmalalad via Twitter
Afternoon of August 21, 2012, Robredo's remains taken to this funeral home. Inside are family, PNoy, Cabinet members, city officials - photo by @ryan_chua via Twitter
PH flag at Palace now at half-mast - photo by @1rgcruz via Twitter
Philippine Flag in Manila City Hall at half-mast for Sec. Jesse Robredo. - photo by @nikobaua via ANC24/7
Morning of August 21, 2012, C130 plane carrying Sec. Robredo's remains arrives at Naga Airport - photo by @dennisdatu via ANC24/7
Morning of August 21, 2012, Sec. Robredo's remains now at the Masbate airport - photo by @jeffcanoy via ANC24/7
Morning of August 21, 2012, Police, military escorted remains of Sec. Robredo from funeral home to airport - photo by @jeffcanoy via ANC24/7
Morning of August 21, 2012, Philippine flag now raised at half mast at the PNP HQ to mark the passing of DILG Sec. Robredo. - photo by gerard dela pena
Morning of August 21, 2012, People assembling for 11am mass in La Salle Green Hills - photo by @pcdspo
Morning of August 21, 2012, Security tightened at the Robredo residence in Naga City as more supporters flock in. - photo by @dennisdatu via ANC24/7
Morning of August 21, 2012, Supporters started flocking to the Robredo residence in Naga City. - photo by @dennisdatu via ANC24/7
Morning of August 21, 2012, Robredo house in Naga City temporarily closed in the news about the Secretary's body being found and retrieved. - photo by @dennisdatu via ANC24/7
Evening of August 20, 2012, Mrs Robredo, Sen Pangilinan, Sec Soliman attending mass - photo by @ryanchua via ANC24/7
Afternoon of of August 20, 2012,President Aquino conferring with Secretary Dinky Soliman before leaving Naga. - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
Afternoon of of August 20, 2012, Volunteer divers explain their findings to Cabinet secretaries in Masbate [5:15pm] - photo by @govph
Afternoon of of August 20, 2012, Pic of debris found roughly 200 ft 2.5km from shore - photo by @MARoxas via ANC24/7
Afternoon of of August 20, 2012, Divers returning from search for Jesse Robredo and company - photo by @rickycarandang via ANC24/7
August 20, 2012, Day 3 of search and rescue for Sec. Robredo and 2 pilots. - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
Morning of of August 20, 2012, Divers setting out for search and rescue. - photo by @rickycarandang via ANC24/7
Morning of of August 20, 2012, Volunteer divers will attempt to dive 250ft to search for ill-fated plane that carried Robredo - photo by @Jorge_Carino via ANC24/7
Morning of of August 20, 2012, The 3 volunteer tech divers will help the PH Navy and PCG who have 4 certified tech divers - photo by @jeffcanoy via ANC24/7
Morning of of August 20, 2012, Foreign tech divers who happened to be in Malapascua arrive to volunteer in search - photo by @jeffcanoy via ANC24/7
Early morning of of August 20, 2012, Aquino sits in as volunteer divers are briefed by the Navy - photo by @rickycarandang via ANC24/7
Early morning of of August 20, 2012, Aquino arrives at the command post for latest briefing on Task Force Kalihim - photo by @jeffcanoy via ANC24/7
Morning of of August 20, 2012, Rescue ops continue in Masbate - photo by @jeffcanoy via ANC24/7
Morning of of August 20, 2012, Pres. Aquino attends the briefing of Task Force Kalihim. The briefing started at 8:50am, August 20, 2012
Morning of of August 20, 2012, President Aquino receiving reports on the progress of the rescue operations for Secretary Robredo and others. - photo by @govph
Morning of of August 20, 2012, Search and rescue teams move Monday morning for another day of operations in Masbate. - photo by @Jorge_Carino via ANC24/7
Morning of August 20, 2012, Bureau of Fire Protection personnel among those attending vigil for Robredo - photo by @pcdspo
Morning of August 20, 2012, Prayers for Sec. Robredo outside his house in Naga City - photo by @ryan_chua via ANC24/7
More diving equipment arrives in Masbate - photo by ayee macaraig
August 19, 2012PNoy leads the search and rescue operations for Sec. Robredo in Masbate - photos by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
NAVY BEEFS UP SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS: Philippine Navy deployed its helicopter PNH 422 from Sangley Point, Cavity City to augment Aerial SAR Efforts and arrived five minutes past 5pm in this afternoon. The Navy will also deploy two of its logistic support vessel to sustain search and rescue operations namely LC 550 and BU 825. - photo by Navforsol Bicol
Prayer vigil resumes at Sec. Robredo's home in Naga City - photo by @dennisdatu via Twitter
Butch Robredo, Sec. Jesse Robredo's brother, being interviewed by media. He said family is ready to whatever happened to his brother. It's been 24 hours since the crash. They just want his brother found. - photo by Ten Mariano
Mass about to start for Sec Jesse and his companions at National Shrine of the Divine Child - photo by @Abi_Valte via Twitter
PO2 Ronnel Almoete Prac, of the local police, working with the PDRRMC explains to the President how he recovered the original flight plan - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
PNoy inspects the recovered flight plan of the plane carrying Secretary Jesse Robredo. - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
The original and photocopy of the recovered flight plan. - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
1st more definitive sign of location. Copy of flight plan recovered by divers on seabed 100+ ft - photo by @maroxas via Twitter
GSP Camarines Sur Council visits Robredo family to express support - photo by @dennisdatu
Naga City Police guarding Sec.Robredo's home - photo by @dennisdatu
P-Noy as of 3pm today, August 19, 2012, still in Masbate leading the Search and Rescue Operations for Sec. Robredo. - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
List of Rescue Assets and Resources in the Search and Rescue Operations for Secretary Robredo and 2 other companions. - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
Teachers and students of University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City offered prayers the Robredo house.
President Aquino leading the rescue operations for Secretary Jesse Robredo in Masbate. - photo by govph
CAAP official looks at recovered part of wing of ill-fated plane that carried Sec. Robredo - photo by @Jorge_Carino via Twitter
LT Jabonete OF Phil Navy NAVSOG Diving Team with sonar equipment from Cebu - photo via Navforsol Bicol
Divers at the crash site - photo by RTVM/PCOO/PTV
30 divers deployed for rescue operations in Masbate - photo by @jeffcanoy
Supporters and media flock to Robredo house in Naga City. - pHoto by @dennisdatu
A photo from the vigil held in La Salle Greenhills on August 18 for the successful rescue of Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Jesse Robredo and others who went missing after their plane went down on the same day near Masbate.
The vigil will resume 3:00 p.m. August 19, 2012 at the same venue. -photo from govph
Search and Rescue Operations for Sec. Jesse Robredo ongoing - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
President Aquino conversing with Butch Robredo, the older brother of Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Jesse Robredo - photo by govph
P-Noy, in a meeting, with DOTC Sec. Roxas and Sec. Robredo's relatives from Naga City - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
Debris - appears to be right wing. Numbers are part of aircraft designation rpc-4431. -Photo by maroxas
Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia in front of the Robredo house in Naga City - photo by @dennis_datu via Twitter
A piece of the aircraft recovered in Masbate crash site - photo by @jEffcanoy via Twitter
Pres. Aquino with crash survivor Sr. Insp. Jun Abrasado - photo by PTV
Crash survivor, Jun Abrasado, an aide of Sec. Robredo.
DSWD Sec.Soliman in the house of Sec.Robredo in Naga City seen here talking with Mrs. Robredo and daughter Aika. - photo by dennisdatu
Crash landing site of the plane carrying DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
File photo of Capt. Jessup Bahinting
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard discussing plans after their briefing with President Noy. - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
Sharing the incident report situated at the briefing area for President Noy. - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
August 19, 2012 5:23AM, Search and rescue operation for DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo and others
Morning of August 19, 2012, PNoy being briefed on Robredo SAR. President Aquino gets an update from Coast Guard commandant VAdm. Edmund Tan on the ongoing search and rescue operations for DILG Sec. Robredo. Also present in the briefing are Gov. Rizalina 'Dayan' Lanete and Rep. Scott Davis Lanete.
NDRRMC Update as of 6:00AM August 19, 2012: Progress report on the plane crash in Masbate carrying DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo
Early morning of August 19, 2012, President Aquino landed on Masbate via C130 plane from Villamor Airbase for the continued search and rescue operations of Sec. Robredo and others.
P-Noy aboard PAF C-130 enroute to Masbate to check on rescue operations for DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo, companions - photo by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy)
Early morning of August 19, 2012, President Aquino leaves for Masbate to check on rescue operations for DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo, 2 others. [photo by @noynoyaquino]
Search and rescue operations in the night of August 18, 2012 - photo by Philippine Red Cross-Masbate [via ANC 24/7]
Search and rescue operations in the night of August 18, 2012 - photo by Philippine Red Cross-Masbate [via ANC 24/7]
Search and rescue operations in the night of August 18, 2012 - photo by Philippine Red Cross-Masbate [via ANC 24/7]
Ballsy Aquino-Cruz and Pinky Aquino-Abellada joined the vigil for Sec. Robredo. [via twitter]
Another photo courtesy of Red Cross Masbate shows search efforts for Robredo and his companions despite darkness [via ANC24/7]
Statement of Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda:
On the vigil for Secretary Jesse Robredo [August 18, 2 12]
A vigil has begun in the National Shrine of the Divine Child inside the La Salle Greenhills (LSGH) campus in Mandaluyong City for the intention of the successful rescue of Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Jesse Robredo and others missing from his flight. We ask those who wish to join our fellow citizens in prayer to go to LSGH and join their fellow citizens at this time of deep concern. We ask that you keep the families of Secretary Robredo and those still missing, and those engaged in rescue efforts in your prayers as well.
Photo courtesy of Red Cross Masbate shows rescue efforts for Robredo and his companions after their plane crashed earlier today [via ANC24/7]
Photo courtesy of Red Cross Masbate shows coastline near Masbate airport where the plane carrying Robredo crashed. [via ANC24/7]
Photo from Red Cross Masbate shows first responders after the plane carrying Robredo and his companions crashed earlier today.
File photo of Piper Seneca w/tail no. RP-C4431 that crashed (from flyaviatour.com) earlier this afternoon - (via ptv)
