Philippine police official was among passengers killed in DC plane crash, Philippine police say

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(31 Jan 2025)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manila, Philippines - 31 January 2025
1. Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesman, Colonel Randulf Tuaño walking to podium
2. Col. Tuaño listening to a question from a reporter
3. Wide of press briefing
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Police Colonel Randulf Tuaño, PNP spokesperson:
“The Philippine National Police mourns the tragic loss of Police Colonel Pergentino Malabed, he is the chief of the supply management division who was among those who were on board the American Airlines flight that collided midair with the U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter near Reagan National airport in Washington D.C. and crashed in the Potomac River on Wednesday night.”
5. Reporters taking video and photo on mobile phone
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Police Colonel Randulf Tuaño, PNP spokesperson:
“His untimely passing is a profound loss to the PNP, where he served with honor, integrity and dedication throughout his career. We extend our deepest condolences to his bereaved family, loved ones and colleagues. The PNP's committed to providing them with all necessary support during this difficult time.”
7. Various of PNP National headquarters building

STORYLINE:
A Philippine police official was one of the passengers killed onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter in the United States, the Philippine police said Friday.

Police Col. Pergentino Malabed Jr., who headed the supply management division of the National Police, traveled to the U.S. to inspect equipment the Philippines was planning to purchase for its 232,000-member force.

“His untimely passing is a profound loss to the Philippine National Police, where he served with honor, with integrity and dedication throughout his career,” said Police Colonel Randulf Tuaño, Philippine National Police spokesperson.

It was not clear if his body has been retrieved from the wreckage in the icy Potomac River, where the Bombardier CRJ700 plunged after the mid-air collision.

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