MANILA, Philippines- Nagluksa ang Estados Unidos sa pagkamatay ng isang Filipino police official na kabilang sa mga biktima ng kalunos-lunos na air collision sa Washington DC na nag-iwan ng 67 katao na namatay.
Sa mensahe ni MaryKay Carlson, US Ambassador to the Philippines, sa kanyang X (dating Twitter), nagpaabot siya ng pakikiramay sa mga pamilya ng biktima at sa mga kasamahan nito sa Philippine National Police (PNP).
“We mourn the loss of Police Col Pergentino Malabed, who died in the recent Washington, DC plane crash. His service and commitment to upholding peace and security will never be forgotten,” ang sinabi ni Carlson.
Si Malabed ay kabilang sa mga nasawi sa banggaan sa himpapawid ng American Airlines, kung saan siya nakasakay, at ng U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter sa malagim na aksidenteng nangyari sa Washington, D.C., noong Miyerkules, Enero 29, 2025.
Kasama si Malabed sa 67 pasaherong namatay sa insidenteng gumimbal sa buong mundo.
Ayon sa PNP, nasa “official travel” si Malabed nang mangyari ang insidente.
“Our hearts go out to his family and (PNP) colleagues at this time of great loss,” wika ni Carlson.
Samantala, ang buong pahayag naman ng PNP: “The Philippine National Police mourns the tragic loss of Police Colonel Pergentino N. Malabed, Chief of the Supply Management Division, who was among those on board the American Airlines flight that collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night.”
“PCOL Malabed was on official travel at the time of the incident, fulfilling his duty as a dedicated police officer—committed to the service of protecting and securing both the PNP and the nation.”
“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 is committed to providing them with all necessary support during this difficult time.
As we grieve this tragic event, we also honor the dedication and sacrifice of PCOL Malabed. His contributions to the PNP and the nation will never be forgotten.May he rest in peace,” anito. Kris Jose