Friday, October 19, 2007
♥ Blast hits Glorietta
Source: ABS-CBN Interactive as of 4:01 PM
(6th UPDATE) Five killed, at least 40 hurt in Makati mall blast
Five people were killed while over 40 others were injured after an explosion ripped through a mall in Makati City Friday afternoon.
A report by ABS-CBN Correspondent Charo Logarta identified the four victims as Liza Enriquez, Janine Marcos, Jose Allen de Jesus and Lester Peregrina. Police authorities have yet to establish the identity of the fifth victim after the body was decapitated.
Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay said he has received reports of at least 40 to 45 people injured in the explosion in Glorietta mall. The Makati Medical Center said 42 people were rushed to hospital for treatment. Majority of the victims were children, a radio dzMM report said.
The National Capital Region Police Office was placed on red alert after the explosion in Glorietta 2 ground level at 1:30 p.m. Authorities said the blast originated at the Peking Garden Restaurant or the Luk Yuen Noodle House.
NCRPO chief Director Geary Barias said he will order more policemen deployed in nearby malls to maintain peace and order.
"We will send policemen to other malls to restore order especially here in Makati and to prevent any untoward incident," Barias told reporters.
Police did not discount the possibility that a bomb was used in the explosion.
Several shoppers said the blast was heard from a nearby baby store in the mall. Liana Navarro, sister of Black and White Movement’s Leah Navarro and who was in the mall with her mother, said several people including children were seen with “obvious injuries.”
The explosion ripped through the roof of the mall and damaged nearby shops. Debris from the blast were scattered on the streets.
Another witness, Arel Vertucio, said the explosion was so strong that it was felt up to the third level of the mall. Vertucio said he saw some people lying on the ground.
Eyewitness Icy Marinas was only 15 meters away from the Glorietta explosion when it occurred. She said the blast felt like an "intense earthquake."
She said she saw a pregnant woman crying after the blast while other women started rushing out of the mall with their families. She added that she saw "three bloodied men" near the blast site while the security guards just stood around with no reaction.
Investigators have cordoned off the area as rescuers rushed to the injured victims.
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My mom woke me up at around 3 p.m. to tell me that there was an explosion in Glorietta and a bunch of people were injured. The first thought came to my mind that it was a terrorist attack and that there's a possibility that there would be another explosion. What if it's the MRT? And I was on it?
Honestly speaking, I'm scared right now. I'll make sure I bring a rosary and Dad's St. Benedict but even then, my fear would still be there.
I told my mom I don't want to die yet if it happens to MRT. She told me, "WHy would you be scared? If it's your time, it's your time." That answer kinda like made me die a little inside. If something were to happen to me today, would she be thinking like that? Would anyone not question my death? I'm young, still spirited. I don't wanna die yet. I want to do more. So much more. I want to be able to help my family till the very end. I don't want my life to just end in a blink of an eye. At least not yet.
I don't want my time to come yet,
(6th UPDATE) Five killed, at least 40 hurt in Makati mall blast
Five people were killed while over 40 others were injured after an explosion ripped through a mall in Makati City Friday afternoon.
A report by ABS-CBN Correspondent Charo Logarta identified the four victims as Liza Enriquez, Janine Marcos, Jose Allen de Jesus and Lester Peregrina. Police authorities have yet to establish the identity of the fifth victim after the body was decapitated.
Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay said he has received reports of at least 40 to 45 people injured in the explosion in Glorietta mall. The Makati Medical Center said 42 people were rushed to hospital for treatment. Majority of the victims were children, a radio dzMM report said.
The National Capital Region Police Office was placed on red alert after the explosion in Glorietta 2 ground level at 1:30 p.m. Authorities said the blast originated at the Peking Garden Restaurant or the Luk Yuen Noodle House.
NCRPO chief Director Geary Barias said he will order more policemen deployed in nearby malls to maintain peace and order.
"We will send policemen to other malls to restore order especially here in Makati and to prevent any untoward incident," Barias told reporters.
Police did not discount the possibility that a bomb was used in the explosion.
Several shoppers said the blast was heard from a nearby baby store in the mall. Liana Navarro, sister of Black and White Movement’s Leah Navarro and who was in the mall with her mother, said several people including children were seen with “obvious injuries.”
The explosion ripped through the roof of the mall and damaged nearby shops. Debris from the blast were scattered on the streets.
Another witness, Arel Vertucio, said the explosion was so strong that it was felt up to the third level of the mall. Vertucio said he saw some people lying on the ground.
Eyewitness Icy Marinas was only 15 meters away from the Glorietta explosion when it occurred. She said the blast felt like an "intense earthquake."
She said she saw a pregnant woman crying after the blast while other women started rushing out of the mall with their families. She added that she saw "three bloodied men" near the blast site while the security guards just stood around with no reaction.
Investigators have cordoned off the area as rescuers rushed to the injured victims.
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My mom woke me up at around 3 p.m. to tell me that there was an explosion in Glorietta and a bunch of people were injured. The first thought came to my mind that it was a terrorist attack and that there's a possibility that there would be another explosion. What if it's the MRT? And I was on it?
Honestly speaking, I'm scared right now. I'll make sure I bring a rosary and Dad's St. Benedict but even then, my fear would still be there.
I told my mom I don't want to die yet if it happens to MRT. She told me, "WHy would you be scared? If it's your time, it's your time." That answer kinda like made me die a little inside. If something were to happen to me today, would she be thinking like that? Would anyone not question my death? I'm young, still spirited. I don't wanna die yet. I want to do more. So much more. I want to be able to help my family till the very end. I don't want my life to just end in a blink of an eye. At least not yet.
I don't want my time to come yet,
♥ And did I tell you that I love you tonight
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