Manila, Philippines — Most of the survivors of Monday’s tragic hostage drama returned home to Hong Kong along with the remains of the eight slain tourists yesterday.
The victims’ kin, and some Hong Kong Government officials who arrived in Manila after the incident have also left the country.
A simple send-off ceremony was held at the tarmac of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport(NAIA). Among those who attended were Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo and Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman.
The RP government has provided full assistance to the victims and their families, and has extended deep condolences to the government and to the people of Hong Kong. Flags of the Armed Forces of the Philippines flew the flag at half mast inside all military camps to express their deep sympathy.
