Family of police officer killed in DC plane crash arrives in US
 
 
 
 
 
 

Family of police officer killed in DC plane crash arrives in US, assisted by PH Embassy

The Embassy has been providing full support to the family of Police Col. Pergentino Malabed Jr.
/ 10:19 PM February 03, 2025

Pergentino Malabed and family

Rio Alanis Taganas-Malabed (right), the widow of Police Col. Pergentino Malabed Jr., and other family members have arrived in the US. Photo from Rio Alanis Taganas-Malabed/Facebook

LOS ANGELES – The widow of Police Col. Pergentino Malabed Jr. – one of the 67 killed when a commercial jet and US Army helicopter collided over Washington, DC, Wednesday – and other family members have arrived in  the US, according to the Philippine Embassy.

In a statement, the Embassy said it has been “providing full support to the family of Col. Pergentino N. Malabed, Jr. and assisting with all the necessary arrangements.”

Malabed, 51, was one of the passengers of American Eagle Flight 5342 that collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night.

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In a statement, the PNP has identified Malabed, chief of the Supply Management Division and member of the Philippine National Police Academy Class of 1998, as one of the fatalities.

Malabed flew to the United States to inspect a batch of armored vests procured by the PNP. He was on his way to Washington, DC, to pay a courtesy call to Police Attaché Colonel Moises Villaceran Jr.

He was on official travel, “fulfilling his duty, committed to the service of protecting and securing both the PNP and the nation,” the PNP said.

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In a Facebook post, Malabed’s widow, Rio Alanis Taganas-Malabed, wrote that she is spending time with loved ones and honoring her husband.

“On behalf of the other members of the Malabed family, I extend my gratitude to all for coming our way during this difficult time,” Taganas-Malabed wrote. “I further ask for your understanding in quietly observing our moments as we prepare to bring my husband back home.”

In another post, she paid tribute to Malabed, saying,  “…you always make me proud with your dedication to your service until the end. I love you so much.”

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The PNP said Malabed’s passing “is a profound loss to the PNP, where he served with honor, integrity and dedication throughout his career.”

The Philippine Embassy has echoed the family’s request for privacy.

“At this time, the family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss of their loved one,” the Embassy said.

US authorities have yet to announce when Malabed’s remains will be released to his family.

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