U.S. Embassy Statement on Crash of Aircraft Carrying Secretary Jesse M. Robredo

Ambassador Thomas and the entire U.S. Embassy in Manila extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, as well as Captain Jessup Bahinting and Kshitiz Chand, who lost their lives in a plane crash on August 18.

We will miss our friendship and partnership with Secretary Robredo, as he dedicated himself to bettering the lives of the Filipino people.  We stand with the people and government of the Philippines at this difficult time, and are prepared to assist the Philippine Government in the aftermath of this tragic accident.