Amb. Gaa Reiterates Call to Avoid Speculating on the Batasan Bombing While Investigation is Underway
As the investigation of the bombing at the Batasan Pambansa complex
is currently underway, Philippine Ambassador to the U.S., Willy C. Gaa,
reiterated the call he made yesterday for everyone to avoid unnecessary
speculation on the target and motive of the bombing, and wait for more
information to become available.
Following statements and comments being made by various parties in media
and in the internet regarding this incident, Ambassador Gaa declared, “I
find it distressing to hear unfounded speculations being made over this
tragic incident in the absence of definite information as to the target
and motive of the bombing. I once again call on those concerned to be a
little patient and circumspect and await the results of the
investigation before jumping to any conclusions.”
Ambassador Gaa further added, “President Arroyo has directed no less
than the Chief of the Philippine National Police to personally supervise
the conduct of the investigation of the bombing to determine its cause
and motive, and to bring the perpetrators to justice. Given the progress
that our country and our people have been making in the past few years,
it is in the highest interest of the Philippine Government to ensure
that incidents and acts of terror such as these will not be allowed to
erode the people’s trust in our democratic processes or derail the
momentum of the progress that we have been steadily achieving.”
Ambassador Gaa assures the Filipino community in the United States that
the Embassy and the Consulates General will endeavor to provide timely
and accurate information regarding developments in the investigation of
this bombing incident. END.