Goria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO rein, publ ofthe pines (2001-2010) Represenate, 2° Diane of Pampanga 26 August 2010 ‘The Honorable DONALD TSANG Chief Executive Hongkong Special Administrative Region ‘of The People's Republic of China Government House, Hong Kong Dear Chief Executive Tsang, | wish to convey my profound condolences to you and to the people of the Hong Kong Special ‘Administrative Region (HKSAR), especially to the families of your compatriots who met their tragic death during the hostage-taking incident in Manils, It was a senseless and reprehensible act of brutality that deserves nothing but strong condemnation. | look forward to the outcome of the government's investigation into this unfortunate incident, Whoever may be held accountable for the violent tur in the negotiations should be penalized accordingly. This is the culy way by which we could truly bonor the memory of the victims and give justice to the families in their hour of bereavement. Ic is my earnest hope that despite this deplorable incident, the goodwill that exists between the people of Hongkong and the Filipino people will remain undiminished. With my best wishes, {remain Very truly yours, fox tecpipt beg‘GiorIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO President, Repl of the Piippies (2001-2010) ‘Repreentatv, 2 Dini of @ompange 26 August 2010 ‘Your Excellency, With great sadness, I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you and to the peopte of the People’s Republic of China, especially to the families of your eight Hongkong compatriots who were slain during the hostage-aking incident in Manila, In strongest terms, I condemn this brutal slaying which has stitred outrage and has caused much pain to the Chinese nation. | shall follow closely the government's conduct of investigation into this tragic incident that would determine possible culpability on the part of the authorities. ‘Though nothing could ever wipe away the grief of the bercaved families, justice must prevail to fr tepgt bg Prime Minister WEN JIABAO. ‘The People’s Republic of China BeijingRECEIVED Republic of the Philippines HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES Quezon City FIFTEENTH CONGRESS First Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION No._29'7 ‘A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCEREST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF ‘REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOSTAGE-TAKING TRAGEDY WHEREAS, the August 24, 2010 hostage-taking incident at the Quirino Grandstand resulted in the death and injuries of several Hong Kong nationals; WHEREAS, the Chinese government has expressed concern on the tragic incident and demanded further investigation; WHEREAS, the Hong Kong Special Autonomous Region (SAR) has raised Philippines to its black ‘outbound travel alert followed by several other countries raising travel bans to the Philippines) WHEREAS, there is a need to assuage the emotional pain and trauma suffered by the survivors and the families ofthose killed in the unwarranted tragedy: WHEREAS, the Filipino people sincerely sympathize and condole with the families ofthe victims of the ‘tragedy, most of whom are Hong Kong nationals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXPRESSES ITS SINCEREST CONDOLENCE TO THE FOLLOWING VICTIMS OF THE HOSTAGE-TAKING TRAGEDY - TSE ‘TING CHUNG MASA, FU CHEUK YAN, LEUNG SONG YI JESSIE, YEUNG YEE KAM, YEUNG YEE WA, WONG TZE LAM, LEUNG DORIS CHUNG SEE, AND LEUNG KEN KAM WING; AND ITS SINCEREST SYMPATHY TO THE FOLLOWING SURVIVORS - LI YICK BIU, LI FUNG KWAN, TSANG YEE LAl, FU CHUNG YIN, FU CHAK YIN, WONG CHING YAT, LEUNG JASON SONG XEN, CHANG KWOK CHU JOE, LO KAM FUN, LEE YING CHEUN, NG AMY YAU WONG, YIK ZHU LING, AND WONG CHEUK YU TRACY. RESOLVED FURTHER THAT COPIES OF THIS: FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE EMBASSY OF PEOP! PHILIPPINE CONSULATE IN HONGKONG, AND, BE FURNISHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF IC OF CHINA IN THE PHILIPPINES, THE FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS. Hon. CHRISPOPHERS.CO Hon. RODELM. Bat Hon, ALFREDO IePRESS STATEMENT OF LEN BAUTISTA-HORN Spokesperson of Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Dr. Gloria M. Arroyo is saddened with the result of the hostage-taking incident last Monday. As you know, Dr. Arroyo has shown time and again that in similar incidents, whether in the Philippines or when Angelo dela Cruz was held hostage overseas, she has always shown her focus on saving even if only a single life. As the former head of our government, she has sent her condolences to the Hong Kong government. As a Filipino who, like other Filipinos, has enjoyed the hospitality and warmth of Hong Kong, she condoles with the family and loved ones of the victims and that, with much disappointment, this tragedy happened in the Philippines.