Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Manila Hostage Crisis Marks 1st Year Anniversary

Manila hostage crisis in Quirino Grandstand marks its 1st year anniversary yesterday.



And to remember the 8 Hong Kong nationals who were shot dead during the tragedy a Buddhist ceremony was held at the same location where the incident happened.



Radio dzMM reporter Noel Alamar said a Buddhist monk officiated the ceremony for the victims.



Relatives of the 8 Hong Kong nationals killed in the August 23 incident attendied the ceremony at the Quirino Grandstand.



The families were joined by Filipino anti-crime groups like Teresita Ang See�s Citizens Action against Crime and Dante Jimenez�s Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption.



Also present at the event were Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim and tourist police officials led by Superintendent Roberto Rongavilla.

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