Statement: The Presidential Spokesperson on the attack in Zamboanga City. We condemn the attack on Zamboanga City in the strongest possible terms. It is incumbent on all people of goodwill to reject the violence that has erupted. The ongoing attack of armed individuals in Zamboanga City, including initial reports of the possible use of civilians as human shields, is a cause for great concern. The authorities are responding to the situation in a manner that will reduce the risk to innocent civilians and restore peace and order to Zamboanga City at the soonest possible time. The City government has appealed for the national government to help; the President is being briefed on the situation and is receiving updates as new information comes in. We ask our fellow citizens to refrain from spreading speculation: fear and alarm spread by disinformation will only help those intent on disrupting the lives of residents of Zamboanga City. Click to read: gov.ph/2013/09/09/statement-the-presidential-spokesperson-on-the-attack-in-zamboanga-city/ … | via gov.ph
Posted on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:16:09 +0000