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At least thirty-six bodies were found in a casino complex. Local police have, however, ruled out terrorism as the motive of the masked man who barged inside the hotel with an automatic rifle, tried to rob the casino, and set fire to furniture in the building. He then set himself on fire and shot himself in the head.
(Eagle News)– The Palace on Friday (June 2) condoled with the family and friends of the victims who died during an attack at Resorts World Manila. “The Palace wishes to express its deep condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the Resorts World Manila’s latest incident,” presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said. “This is a reminder that civilized society has no place for this kind of violence. Thus, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has […]
(Eagle News) — Police are close to identifying the gunman in the Pasay hotel attack that left more than 30 people dead, and 54 injured early Friday. This after Senior Supt. Tomas Apolinario, Southern Police District director, said they had already tracked down a “person of interest” who could be related to the attacker. “Through the information (provided) by the ORCR of suspected vehicles, we can know the address..What I meant was, tinitignan namin ang identity ng attacker, […]
(Eagle News) — The management of the hotel where police said 36 people were killed after a deranged armed man who tried to rob the casino there set furniture and other items on fire, then killed himself, issued a statement on Friday, neither admitting nor denying any security lapses on their part. “Security lapses? We had an armed intruder who entered into the property, he fired his firearm, he was in combat attire. Security inside the premises do […]
(Eagle News) — Thirty six people died from suffocation in a hotel in Pasay, where a lone gunman who tried to rob the casino there burnt furniture and other items to try to escape. National Capital Region Police Office chief Oscar Albayalde said in a television interview that 54 people were also injured–18 of which had to be rushed to the hospital—in a stampede that ensued following sight of the suspect who barged inside Resorts World Manila carrying the baby […]
(Eagle News) — Ipinatutupad na ngayon ang pinakamataas na antas ng seguridad sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Ito ay kasunod ng nangyaring pamamaril at panununog sa Resorts World Manila sa Pasay City. Ayon sa report, nasa mahigit 30 katao na ang kumpirmadong patay at 54 naman ang sugatan sa nangyaring insidente. Samantala, humingi naman ng paumanhin ang Cebu Pacific sa mga na-delay nilang flight dahil sa insidente. Una nang kinalma ni Philippine National Police (PNP) […]
(Eagle News) – At least 36 persons — mostly women — were found dead inside Resorts World in Manila following an arson attack by what police said was a lone gunman who burned himself to death. The dead were reportedly found on the second floor of casino resort hotel. Initial reports said they died of suffocation and possibly because of a stampede. Southern Police Director Police Senior Supt. Tomas Apolinario said the victims were […]
Gunman’s firearms, stolen casino chips worth P113-M, recovered (Eagle News) — Police said a man who fired an automatic rifle inside the Resorts World in Manila burned himself to death on the bed inside a hotel room, as police authorities ruled out terrorism in the attack. Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa said the police found the lone gunman at room 510 of the Resorts World Manila. He allegedly tried to steal […]
A man who fired an automatic rifle inside a casino in Manila and triggered fears of a terrorist attack burned himself to death, police said, adding the incident was likely just a bungled robbery. People ran screaming out of Resorts World Manila, which is across a road from the Philippines’ international airport, after the man fired what police chief Ronald dela Rosa said was an M4 assault rifle and set fire to a gambling table […]
(Eagle News)– Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Eduardo Año has ordered the creation of a Board of Inquiry (BOI) that will probe the failed airstrike incident which killed 11 government troops and injured seven others. “It was very unfortunate and no one wanted it to happen. I am deeply saddened and the whole AFP commiserate with the bereaved families with deep regret,” Año said. “I ensure that all measures and […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) –President Rodrigo Duterte warned the consultants of the National Democratic Front that they would be arrested if they return to the Philippines. The President gave his warning in his speech during the 119th anniversary of the Philippine Navy in Davao City, in the face of the previous order of the Communist Party of the Philippines leadership directing the New People’s Army to intensify attacks against government forces in Mindanao. “And […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Akbayan party-list Representative Tom Villarin said his group would file a petition with the Supreme Court questioning the declaration of martial law in Mindanao Villarin said that the declaration has no firm, factual basis. He added that Congress was not able to follow the provisions laid down in the Constitution when it failed to convene immediately after the declaration of martial law. https://youtu.be/mzrwcYgYjKI
