Press Release
August 24, 2010

TG GUINGONA III CONDOLES WITH HOSTAGE CRISIS VICTIMS

Senator Teofisto 'TG' Guingona III expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and survivors of the hostage crisis in Quirino Grandstand yesterday.

"The Filipino people condole with the Chinese people on this tragic event. The loss of a single life is a loss for all humanity. This is a tragedy for all of us," stated Sen. Guingona.

Senator Guingona was thankful that at least seven tourists survived the ordeal. He also said that the government should extend all efforts to assist the survivors and the victims' families who have flown in from Hongkong.

"Thank God for small mercies. While we regret the loss of several lives in this tragic event, we praise Him for sparing the lives of several others," Guingona said.

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