STATEMENT OF SENATOR RICHARD J. GORDON
ON THE KILLING OF BUSINESSMAN DOMINIC SYTIN

I condemn, in the strongest sense of the word, the killing of businessman Dominic Sytin outside the Lighthouse Hotel inside the Subic Freeport Zone last night. Sytin was shot dead by an unidentified motorcycle-riding gunman. He was the founder and chief executive officer of United Auctioneers Inc., an industrial auction company based in the Subic Freeport Zone and was also a part owner of the ACEA Subic Bay resort.

This vile deed, committed thru treachery, should not be countenanced. Hence, I am urging the authorities to resolve this case with dispatch and immediately bring to justice the perpetrators.

My wife, Kate, and I also extend our heartfelt condolences to Dominic's bereaved family. We pray that his bereaved family may find solace and comfort to help them get through this very tragic time. We also pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

The Philippine Red Cross also mourns the loss of a man who had strong humanitarian values. Dominic was a supporter of the Red Cross.

He was also highly-regarded in the Subic Freeport Zone, having been one of its pillars.