The new sanction comes after talks over a Philippine apology to relatives of Hong Kong citizens killed in the 2010 fiasco broke down, Leung said.
Leung laments that “the Philippine side is still unable to meet the demand of the victims and their families for a formal apology.â€
“The victims and their families and the SAR government agree the response is unacceptable,†Leung added, noting that the sanction is just the first phase.
Under the erstwhile agreement, holders of official and diplomatic Philippine passports may stay in Hong Kong for 14 days without a visa.
“The sanctions that we have announced are just and justified. We welcome the continuation of dialogue between Hong Kong and the Philippines to bring the matter to a final conclusion,†Leung said further.
Prior to the travel sanctions, Hong Kong lawmakers have urged their government to impose limits tighter rules on hiring Filipino workers.
There is also a long-standing warning to Hong Kong citizens looking to travel to the Philippines.
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