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A Filipino police colonel was among those who died in the Washington air collision, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.Remulla told GMA News Online that the Filipino fatality is a member of the Philippine National Police .PNP Spokesperson Lt. Col. Randulf Tuano in a press conference identified the victim as PNP Chief of Suply Management Division PCol. Pergentino Malabed, Jr. who was on official travel for a pre-delivery inspection of 2,675 units of all-purpose vests.
“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,” it added.Meanwhile, U.S. authorities said that it was not yet clear why a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided at a Washington airport, killing 67 people in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in more than 20 years.
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