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And then tried to regain power, but had failed and hit the ground. many of those on board were soldiers. they were flying from mindanao to the provincial airport ofjolo when the plane came down in patikul. remarkably, a number of soldiers were seenjumping out of the aircraft before it hits the ground, inspiring them from the explosion caused by the crash, according to an army statement. dozens of soldiers were pulled from the site of the burning wreckage. they are now receiving hospital treatment. the soldiers were part of the military�*s stepped up presence in the southern philippines to co...