Duterte sends sympathies to Manchester blast victims
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reviews honour guards upon his arrival at government airport Vnukovo II just outside Moscow, Russia, late Monday, May 22, 2017. President Rodrigo Duterte is on his official visit to Russia. AP/Pavel Golovkin
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte extended his sympathies and concern to the families of the dead and injured following an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England.
Manchester police said 22 people died in the attack Monday night while dozens more were injured.
"We are in solidarity with the United Kingdom in addressing and combating violent extremism," Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement released Tuesday.
Authorities have yet to determine who was behind the blast.
Abella noted that the president expressed appreciation for the handling of police and security forces in the incident.
Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs said that there were no Filipinos reported to be injured in the incident.
World leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull,Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Spanish President Mariano Rajoy and French President Emmanuel Macron, have expressed solidarity with the United Kingdom and have condemned the attack.
Lamento los trágicos acontecimientos ocurridos en Manchester. Nuestra solidaridad con la sociedad y gobierno del Reino Unido.
— Enrique Peña Nieto (@EPN) May 23, 2017
Solidaridad con familiares de fallecidos y heridos de la explosión en Manchester. Acompañamos al pueblo británico en este difícil momento
— Juan Manuel Santos (@JuanManSantos) May 23, 2017
Pained by the attack in Manchester. We strongly condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2017
Canadians are shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight. Please keep the victims & their families in your thoughts.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 23, 2017
My thoughts are with the people of Manchester following today’s tragedy.
— Bill English (@pmbillenglish) May 23, 2017
Our heartfelt sympathy and resolute solidarity is with the people of the United Kingdom. Full statement here: https://t.co/FwtDITvVU9 pic.twitter.com/KYo72xl7P7
— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) May 23, 2017
Appalled by barbaric & cowardly attack on innocents in Manchester. My deepest condolences & prayers to families & friends of those affected.
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) May 23, 2017
Condeno el ataque de Manchester. Mi pesar a las familias de las víctimas fallecidas y mis deseos de pronta recuperación a los heridos. MR
— Mariano Rajoy Brey (@marianorajoy) May 23, 2017
J'adresse mes pensées au peuple britannique, aux victimes et à leurs proches. Nous menons ensemble le combat contre le terrorisme.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) May 23, 2017
Some 400 officers were deployed overnight to help with the investigation.
Police said an apparent suicide bomber set off an improvised explosive device at the end of the concert.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said forensic investigations are continuing to determine if the attacker had accomplices. — Patricia Lourdes Viray with Associated Press
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