Monday, August 23, 2010

Bus hostage near Quirino Grandstand. 25 people are inside - August 23 2010

MANILA, Philippines – A dismissed policeman reportedly suffering from depression is holding a busload of South Koreans hostage at the Quirino grandstand in Manila’s Luneta Park.

The ABS-CBN network reported that 22 of the 25 people onboard the Hong Thai bus seized by Rolando del Rosario Mendoza past 9 a.m. are Koreans, including an undetermined number of children.

Mendoza, who was a senior inspector, or captain, is reportedly facing extortion and harassment charges.

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