Philippine SWAT Team storm bus with hostages in Manila

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Filipino bus driver Alberto Lubang holds a rifle as he demonstrates how the hostage-taker, dismissed policeman Rolando Mendoza moved inside the tourist bus..
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Philippine policeman demonstrates how the special weapons and tactics team assaulted the tourist bus ..​

 

[Teo Kok Eng]

Thanks again for the update

 

[Nu Wa]

Police may have shot some Philippines bus hostages


Police may have shot some Philippines bus hostages

MANILA | Thu Sep 9, 2010 6:23am EDT

Members of inquiry and review committee look inside the bus that was used in the August 23 hostage crisis in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed, during an inspection at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City, Metro Manila September 8, 2010. From L-R: Herman Basbano, Justice Secretary Leila De Lima and Roan Libarios.

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines acknowledged for the first time Thursday that some of the hostages killed during a botched bus hijack rescue operation in Manila last month may have been shot by police. Eight Hong Kong tourists died when police commandos stormed the bus and killed the hijacker, a disgruntled former police captain, prompting criticism from China and elsewhere that the Philippine force was ill-equipped to handle hostage situations.

Based on forensic reports, most of the hostages were not shot at close range and dozens of gunshots were fired from outside the bus, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima told reporters Thursday. Police officials had said snipers positioned to target the hostage-taker, who was seeking to be reinstated in the force, were the only ones who fired at the bus. The bus driver had also testified that the hostages were shot at close range.

"From what we see from the results of the bullet trajectory examination, there were certain shots that came from afar, not all came from the snipers because we know where the snipers were," de Lima said. De Lima, who sits on a panel reviewing the hostage rescue operation, said blood would have splattered all over the seats and windows of the bus if the hostages were shot at close range. Dried blood was found only on the seats and floor of the bus.

In a chat with local television anchors aired live on Thursday, President Benigno Aquino said his government had begun efforts to improve police capability to handle similar hostage crises in the future. "Our government is now focused on taking the necessary steps to prevent this tragedy from happening again," Aquino said. "We are also examining our internal processes and crisis management protocols to see how they can be improved."

Aquino came under heavy criticism for his handling of the bus hijacking on August 23, casting doubts on his ability to deliver promises of enforcing the law and improving security.

(Reporting by Manny Mogato; Editing by Rosemarie Francisco and Alex Richardson)

 

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Roan Libarios (2nd R), a member of the probe body tasked to investigate the August 23 botched bus hostage rescue operation, looks at the positions of eight victims as they reconstruct the scene during the continuing marathon session of the probe body tasked to investigate the hostage crisis, at the Department of Justice in Manila September 13, 2010.

Justice Secretary Leila De Lima (2nd R), head of the probe body tasked to investigate the August 23 botched bus hostage rescue operation, looks at the positions of eight victims as they reconstruct the scene during the continuing marathon session of the probe body tasked to investigate the hostage crisis, at the Department of Justice in Manila September 13, 2010.
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[Nu Wa]

Manila says bus hijacker killed Hong Kong tourists


Manila says bus hijacker killed Hong Kong tourists

MANILA | Thu Sep 16, 2010 5:53am EDT

Members of inquiry and review committee look inside the bus that was used in the August 23 hostage crisis in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed, during an inspection at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City, Metro Manila September 8, 2010. From L-R: Herman Basbano, Justice Secretary Leila De Lima and Roan Libarios.

MANILA (Reuters) - Eight Hong Kong tourists who died during a bus hijacking in the Philippines last month were killed by the hostage-taker and not during a rescue attempt, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said on Thursday. But she also said at least 10 civilian and police officials would be held accountable for the handling of the hijacking and rescue bid.

Last week, de Lima said some of the hostages may have been shot by police during the rescue bid, based on forensic reports. But in recent days, she pointed to witness accounts showing they were killed by the hijacker. The police action was broadcast live around the world, sparking outrage in China and Hong Kong and intense criticism of new President Benigno Aquino, accused of badly managing his first major test in office.

"Based on survivors' account, they were really killed by the hostage-taker," de Lima said on Thursday. "The accounts of three survivors, who were on the bus up to end, are substantial enough. The autopsy reports of Hong Kong authorities are really much more clear and helpful." De Lima said an investigating panel, due to hand its report to Aquino on Friday, had singled out the 10 civilian and police officials.

"The government has to really show resolve in terms of going after those we will recommend," she said, saying the panel would recommend action including possible criminal and civil sanctions. Journalists who may have disrupted negotiations with the hijacker during the crisis could also face punishment, she said. De Lima declined to identify those found accountable, only describing some of the civilian and police officials as "high enough."

(Reporting by Manny Mogato; Editing by John Mair and Ron Popeski)

 

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President Benigno Aquino (R) talks to Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim (L) during a visit to a slum area in Baseco, Manila on October 2, 2010. Aquino says recommendations by a fact-finding body to charge top officials over a hostage fiasco that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead in August would likely be adopted by government. Lim is among about a dozen people named by the report as criminally or administratively liable for the hostage fiasco.
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MANILA - NO PHILIPPINE officials will face criminal charges over their handling of a deadly bus hijacking despite the recommendations of an inquiry panel, a leaked report by a presidential legal team seen by Reuters showed on Friday.

The report, to be released on Monday, could renew anger in China over the Aug 23 hijacking in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed and raise questions about President Benigno Aquino's pledge to improve government accountability.

Beijing had said soon after the deaths that a fair and thorough investigation would help relieve the anger and loss of Hong Kong and Chinese people.

On Friday, Mr Aquino's aides told reporters nothing was final until the report was officially released. The Hong Kong tourists were killed by a sacked policeman.

The poorly organised rescue attempt, televised around the world, sparked outrage and criticism of Mr Aquino's management of the crisis and its aftermath.

The leaked document showed an inquiry panel, which included the Justice Secretary and Interior Secretary, had recommended criminal charges against Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, an Aquino ally, and former Manila police chief Rodolfo Magtibay. -- REUTERS

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/various/documents/IIRC matrix.pdf

Noynoy: Your ass will be cover.​

 

[lovesamleong]

It does looks like a conspiracy in the making:

Noynoy: Your ass will be cover

 

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http://www.news1130.com/news/world/...nal-responsibility-over-deadly-hostage-taking

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III gestures as he announces in a news conference Monday Oct.11, 2010 at Malacanang Palace in Manila that top Philippine police and security officials will face only administrative sanctions for a bungled bus hostage rescue in August 23 that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino smiles as he talks with reporters after announcing the result and recommendations on the report of the Incident Investigation and Review Committee (IIRC) regarding the August 23 bus hijacking where eight Hong Kong tourists were killed, during a news conference at Malacanang palace in Manila October 11, 2010

Noynoy : That's all Folk Th-Th-Th-Th-Th..​

 

[danls79]

fuck shit another cover up ..................useless to the max

 

[huahero]

人死能不能复生,多说也没用!

All Chinese should stop visit Philippines, ban all tours heading there.

 

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Secretary for security Ambrose Lee (L) meets with Philippine tourism secretary Alberto Lim prior to a press briefing in Hong Kong on December 16, 2010. Lim met with city officials on what was described as a goodwill mission following a bungled response to a bus hijacking in Manila that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead on August 23, 2010.​

 

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang (R) shakes hands with visiting Philippine Secretary of Tourism Alberto Lim before their meeting in Hong Kong December 16, 2010. The Philippine authorities have filed administrative charges against five police officers found to have mishandled the Manila hostage crisis in August, in which eight Hong Kong people died, the government radio of Hong Kong reported on Thursday.​

 

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Philippine tourism secretary Alberto Lim holds a press briefing at the Philippine consulate in Hong Kong on December 16, 2010.​

Philippines promises help for Manila bloodbath families
Dennis Chong
Friday, December 17, 2010

The Philippine government will help families of Hong Kong victims of the Manila hostage crisis in August.
Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim said yesterday the token of solidarity is still being discussed with families of the slain and injured but the first part will be in cash and a second could come in the form of scholarships or health-care assistance.
Lim was speaking after meeting Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam- kuen, Secretary for Security Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong and other Hong Kong officials on the first day of a trip to explain action Manila has taken since eight Hongkongers were killed in the August 23 incident.
Administrative charges have been filed against five police officers for gross incompetence and neglect of duty, while the brother of hostage-taker Rolando Mendoza, Gregorio Mendoza, is facing both criminal and administrative charges, according to Lim.
Manila mayor Alfredo Lim has been told to submit an account of his role in the bungled rescue attempt.
The tourism chief, who once again expressed the countrys apologies to those affected, said justice will be served to the victims.

In a press conference that followed the official meeting, he set out a series of measures to safeguard tourists.
He said a report on how the Philippines can improve its crisis management will be completed within two months.
However, the Philippine delegation failed to get an immediate lifting of Hong Kongs black travel alert for those wishing to visit the country.
One of the survivors, Li Yik-biu, said he was disappointed the delegation was led only by a minister instead of Vice President Jejomar Binay as earlier promised.
This is only gestures, Li said in an interview with Cable TV. He could not feel the Philippines government was being sincere and said he had never asked for compensation.

When asked whether the delegation was downgraded, Secretary Lim said the arrangement was made partly because of a cordial meeting between President Benigno Aquino and Chief Executive Tsang during Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation talks in Tokyo in November.
Lim said the Philippines will fully cooperate with the proceedings of the coroners court, slated to begin on February 14. However, he did not say if anyone from the country will testify.

Tsang said he welcomed the follow- up actions taken by the Philippine government and he is aware of its readiness to cooperate with the coroners inquest. He has an assurance that Manila is determined to actively go after those responsible for the bungled rescue operation.
In a statement, Tsang said Hong Kong people want to see justice being done and Manila following through rigorously.

 

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Philippines promises help for families of the slain and injured with cash, said Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim during a press briefing in Hong Kong on December 16, 2010
(Note: President Benigno S. C. Aquino III displays redesigned peso bills, December 16, 2010)
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[mei mei]

Philippine tourism secretary Alberto Lim holds a press briefing at the Philippine consulate in Hong Kong on December 16, 2010.

I guess easier for a chinese (Alberto Lim ) to face the people in HK.

 

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Photographers take photos as people believed to be family members and relatives of a deadly Philippine bus hijacking arrive at the High Court in Hong Kong on February 14, 2011. An inquest into the Manila bus hijacking in August, 2010 that left eight tourists dead opened in Hong Kong six months after a diplomatic row erupted over the Philippines' handling of the incident.​

 

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New graduates of the Police Special Weapons and Armed Tactics (SWAT) demonstrate hostage rescue techniques in Manila on April 13, 2011. The Philippines has vowed to improve its hostage rescue capability after a bungled rescue led to the death of eight Hong Kong tourists held hostage inside a Manila bus by a dismissed policeman in August last year.​

 

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The two sole female graduates, (C and C-R) out of 79 new gratuates of the Police Special Weapons and Armed Tactics (SWAT) attend a graduation ceremony and hostage rescue performance in Manila on April 13, 2011.​

 

[Debonerman]

New graduates of the Police Special Weapons and Armed Tactics (SWAT) demonstrate hostage rescue techniques in Manila on April 13, 2011. The Philippines has vowed to improve its hostage rescue capability after a bungled rescue led to the death of eight Hong Kong tourists held hostage inside a Manila bus by a dismissed policeman in August last year.​

Okay...let's see...........

Black Kevlar helmets....Checked!

Black fire retardant uniform...Checked!

Black boots....Checked!

Bullet proof vest...Checked!

Cowboy style slung sidearm....Checked!

Goofy sunglasses...Checked!

What the fuck with the M16s???

Where the fuck are the H&K MP5s???

How are they going to turn around and fire in a narrow passage way?