Burol ng 4-anyos na nasawi sa NAIA accident, dinalaw ng Batangas governor

Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas and his wife, Atty. Angelica Chua-Mandanas, attended the wake of four-year-old Malia Kates Yuchen Masongsong, who tragically lost her life in a vehicular accident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on May 4, 2025.

Photos shared by ABS-CBN News (Dennis Datu) captured the couple offering condolences and speaking with the grieving family, reflecting the community’s collective mourning over the untimely death of the young girl.

The fatal incident occurred when a black SUV crashed into the entrance of NAIA Terminal 1, resulting in the deaths of Malia and 29-year-old Dearick Keo Faustino, and injuring four others. The driver, a 47-year-old man, claimed he accidentally accelerated after a sedan suddenly passed in front of him. He is currently in police custody and faces charges of reckless imprudence resulting in death and multiple injuries.

In the wake of the tragedy, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed his condolences and emphasized the need for accountability and systemic reforms. He directed the Department of Transportation to implement measures such as reviewing driver licensing protocols, auditing bus operators, and addressing unsafe labor practices in the transport sector to prevent similar incidents in the future .

The presence of Governor Mandanas and his wife at Malia’s wake underscores the profound impact of the incident on the community and the urgent call for enhanced safety measures to protect the lives of all Filipinos.