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Angry crowds mourn Manila hostage deaths

Angry crowds mourn Manila hostage deaths

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to mourn the eight tourists killed in a botched hostage rescue in the Philippines, and vent their fury at the authorities in Manila.

By News Wires (text)
 

 

REUTERS - Tens of thousands marched in Hong Kong on Sunday to denounce the Philippines' bungled hostage rescue in which eight Hong Kong tourists were shot dead.
 
The eight Hong Kong hostages and the gunman, a sacked policeman, died in Monday's hijack and botched rescue which has been heavily criticised across the world, particularly in Hong Kong and China.
 
"Shame on the Philippine government and police," read one banner waved above the marchers. "We are furious," exclaimed another.
 
"It was a total failure," said Jo Liu, who was marching with her nine-year-old son, adding that the Philippine police were too slow and unprofessional.
 
Dressed mostly in black and white, many openly wept and carried flowers to mourn the eight under a blistering sun.
 
The failed rescue and poor security in the Philippines has posed a major political challenge for Philippine President Benigno Aquino.
 
The coalition of major local political parties which helped organise the rally in a rare show of unity reiterated calls for a thorough and full investigation.
 
Hundreds of Filipinas employed as domestic helpers in Hong Kong held a candelight vigil on their traditional day off and urged the people of Hong Kong to not direct their anger at them.
 
The website of the Philippine Information Agency was hacked on Sunday, with media reporting a Chinese flag and obscure messages "Hacked by 7z1" and "Black Matrix Team" popping up when people tried to access the site. It was no longer happening by Sunday evening.
 
Philippine Presidential Communication Operations Office head Herminio Coloma said other websites under the Office of the President such as www.president.gov.ph and www.gov.ph were secure.
 
"We are alerting all government agencies to review and improve the security of their websites in view of the hacking... this afternoon," he said.

 

Date created : 29/08/2010 
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Filipinos are not all like

by papa (not verified) - 30/08/2010 - 14:53

Filipinos are not all like Mendoza. they are a loving and good-hearted people that’s why I married one my wife and all her family treat me as one of their own and respect, me I think the government and officials should sort out all the corruption and who you can trust in the government and forces so this doesnt happen again and once the Philippines has a Corrupt-free government the people can have better life’s so please dont blame the Philippine people and I ask the Filipino people to join in the anti-corruption campaign

I pray that the wisdom of the Lord shall reign in the hearts of every one in this world Let peace and understanding reign this time. Patnubayan ka ng Diyos

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