Press Release
May 24, 2017

AKBAYAN SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS
ON THE TERRORIST ATTACK IN MARAWI

I join the Filipino people in strongly condemning the terrorist attack allegedly perpetrated by the Maute group in Marawi. Their assault is cowardly and totally senseless.

Together with the Filipino nation, I hope and pray for the safety of our fellow Filipinos caught in the middle of this conflict.

I also extend my support to the men and women of our uniformed service who are bravely fulfilling their duty to protect the lives of our people from this dastardly act of terror.

I call on the Duterte government to allay the fear and confusion of the public by assuring them that the administration is on top of the situation. In a time of crisis, the people deserve a government that is judicious, calm and resolved. The government's actions must be measured even as they are prompt and decisive.

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