Alleged Picture of DILG Sec. Robredo Before Taking Off

The whole country is mourning at the loss of a great and honest leader, DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, who passed away in a tragic flight accident a few days ago.

Technical divers off the coast of Masbate are currently in a relentless search and retrieval operation to recover the still missing bodies of the two pilots, after Robredo's body was found a day ago, August 21, 2012.

(According to some sources, another body has been recovered although the identity is yet to be confirmed.)

This picture, allegedly taken right before Robredo's plane took off, shows the Secretary and Nepalese flight student Kshitiz Chand beaming as they prepare for their flight.

(Photo found on Maria Fema Duterte's album: Goodbye Sec Robredo; Original Facebook link)

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