Follow Hong Kong Investment Immigration and follow Hong Kong current affairs reports: Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, Leung Chun-ying, stated on the evening of the 11th that since returning to Hong Kong from Indonesia on October 8, he has held meetings with the Security Bureau of the HKSAR Government to follow up on the Manila hostage incident. He has also reported to the Central Government regarding his meeting with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III in Bali, Indonesia, and has had the opportunity to discuss the next steps with the Central Government over the past few days.
After meeting with representatives of the survivors and victims' families of the Manila hostage incident this evening, Leung Chun-ying told the media that during the meeting in Bali, the Philippine President agreed on the spot to continue following up on the incident. Based on this agreement, the Chief Executive's Office sent an email to the Philippine Presidential Palace today. Both governments will each appoint a high-level official as a direct liaison, and formal discussions will commence once contact is established.
Leung Chun-ying stated that during his meeting with Benigno Aquino III in Indonesia, he solemnly pointed out that although the Philippine government considers this matter resolved, for him personally, the HKSAR Government, and Hong Kong society, the incident remains unresolved. He said that for the relationship between the two places to develop normally, if the hostage incident is to be "put behind us," both sides must discuss the incident and find an appropriate solution that satisfies the demands of the victims' families and the injured, namely: an apology, compensation, punishment of those responsible, and guarantees for the safety of future travelers.
Leung Chun-ying said that during that meeting, both sides held preliminary discussions regarding the four demands raised by the families. The HKSAR Government will continue to follow up on the incident and is currently awaiting a response from the Philippine side so that the two governments can begin formal discussions on this matter as soon as possible.
Leung Chun-ying further stated that he will report to the victims' families and the injured once there is progress in the next stage, and will also report to the public at an appropriate time.
On August 23, 2010, former Philippine National Police officer Rolando Mendoza, armed with a rifle, hijacked a tourist bus carrying a Hong Kong tour group and 23 hostages, resulting in 8 deaths and 7 injuries. To date, the Philippine government has yet to apologize or provide compensation for the incident.