By GENALYN KABILING
Manila Bulletin
President Noynoy Aquino has declared this coming Wednesday, August 25, as a
national day of mourning in the aftermath of the hostage incident in Quirino Grandstand in Manila that left eight people dead.
The President issued Proclamation No. 23 on the special day of mourning in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong and the bereaved families of the victims.
Mr. Aquino directed all government agencies and embassies and consulates overseas to lower the Philippine flag at half-mast on August 25. He said the death of the hostages "calls for the most solemn commemoration and respect at the time of grief for our two peoples."
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