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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Visits Wake of the Late 10th Military Intelligence Battalion Commander
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte commiserated with the bereaved family of the late Commander of the 10th Military Intelligence Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Ricky Navarro as he visited the wake at the Libingan ng mga Bayani Mortuary in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on June 7, 2018.
The President extended his condolences to the late Army official's wife Rose and their children Mark, Jenny and Joy.
Navarro succumbed to a heart attack last June 4.
Before he gave his final salute, the president extended financial assistance to the family and assured them that they could call him if ever they need additional assistance.
Joining the President are Sec. Bong Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez Jr. PHOTOS BY RICHARD MADELO and ARCEL VALDERRAMA/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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