Philippine police mourns officer killed in tragic Washington DC plane crash

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Philippine police mourns officer killed in tragic Washington DC plane crash  The Philippine National Police says on Jan. 31, 2025 that it mourns the loss of an officer who was among 67 people killed in the collision between two aircraft in Washington DC. PNP spokesman Randulf Tuano told a news conference in Manila that Police Col. Pergentino Malabed, who was also chief of its supply management division, was on board the American Airlines plane that crashed into the Potomac River after it collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Jan. 29. Malabed was in the US to oversee a procurement of armored vests and had travelled to Washington, DC to pay a courtesy call to the country's police attaché at the Philippine embassy, according to local media. The PNP extended its condolences to Malabed's family and are assisting his wife with her travel to the US.   PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE HANDOUT / REUTERS  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe    Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net    Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes #tmtnews #washingtonplanecrash

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00:00The Philippine National Police mourns the tragic loss of Police Colonel Pergentino N. Malabet.

00:08He is the Chief of the Supply Management Division who was among those on board American Airlines

00:17flight that collided mid-air with the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National

00:24Airport in Washington, D.C., and crashed in the Potomac River on Wednesday night.

00:31His untimely passing is a profound loss to the PNP, where he served with honor,

00:39integrity, and dedication throughout his career.

00:45Our deepest condolences to his bereaved family, loved ones, and colleagues.

00:51The PNP is committed to providing them with all necessary support during this difficult time.

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