INTERIOR SecretaryJonvic Remulla confirmed on Friday that a Filipino police officer was among those killed in the mid-air collision between an American passenger jet and a US military helicopter near Reagan Airport on Wednesday night.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has identified the victim as PCol. Pergentino Malabed Jr., chief of the PNP Supply Management Division.
He was on official travel for the pre-delivery inspection of over 2,000 all-purpose vests.
The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident.
US President Donald Trump earlier confirmed that all 67 individuals on board both aircraft perished, making this the deadliest US air disaster in over 20 years.
Reports indicate that some passengers included promising young figure skaters and notable personalities traveling from Kansas.
The names of other victims have yet to be released.
