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PHL, through Duterte, formally apologizes for 2010 Manila hostage crisis

April 12, 2018

(Eagle News) — “We are very sorry. We apologize.” The Philippines, through President Rodrigo Duterte, formally apologized for the 2010 Manila hostage crisis that left at least eight Hong Kong tourists dead. The crisis took place during then-President Benigno Aquino III’s time. “There has been no official apologies regarding the August 2010 incident. May I address myself to the Chinese people..From the bottom of my heart, in behalf of the people, may I apologize formally […]

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Malacañang says it won’t retaliate vs Hong Kong on visa sanctions

February 6, 2014

MANILA, Feb. 6 (PNA) — Achieving understanding and closure, and not retaliation, will be the guiding principle of the Philippine government in dealing with the sanctions imposed recently by Hong Kong, Malacañang said Thursday. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. said suggestions to retaliate for Hong Kong’s revocation of visa-free privileges for holders of official Philippine passports may be counter-productive. “In situations where there is a difference of opinion, what will […]

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