Explosions, gunfire reported at Resorts World Manila in the Philippines

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The popular Filipino tourist site Resorts World Manila is on lockdown after reports of gunfire and explosions.

A masked gunman was on the second floor of one hotel, firing at guests, hotel employees fleeing the scene told CNN Philippines.



Heavily-armed SWAT officers wearing bulletproof vests and body armor descended on the scene, Camille Abadicio of CNN Philippines said.



Emergency responders tend to a victim Friday at the Resorts World Manila.

Tikos Low said he was in the resort's casino, along with a few hundred other people, when the attack began. Low said he heard what sounded like an explosion.

"I could smell some kind of smoke that came from an explosive device," he said.

It was not immediately clear how many people may have been injured or killed.

"The company is working closely with the Philippine National Police to ensure that all guests and employees are safe," the resort complex tweeted. "We ask for your prayers during these difficult times."

Chief Operating Officer Stephen Reilly confirmed shots were fired, but did not give details on how many gunmen might be inside.

"We are still investigating the situation," Reilly said in a statement. "We are searching the area as much as we can to make sure the building is clear."

Resorts World Manila, also known as RWM, is a resort complex in Newport City, a residential and commercial center in metropolitan Manila.

The sprawling complex has an array of hotels, restaurants and bars. Tourists flock to the complex for its casino, cinema and stores, which include several Western retailers such as Hugo Boss, Lacoste and Kate Spade.

The complex, which is described on RWM's website as "the first and largest integrated resort in the Philippines," is across from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Shortly after Friday's incident began, the US State Department warned citizens to avoid the area.



No one has claimed responsibility for Friday's attack.

The Philippines has been grappling with incidents of terrorism, especially on the southern island of Mindanao. There, in the city of Marawi, government forces have been battling ISIS-linked militants for control of the city.

The battle for Marawi, a largely Muslim city, has displaced at least 70,000 residents and left 140 people dead. The terrorist siege began last week, just as Muslims worldwide started to mark the holy month of Ramadan.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law over the island of Mindanao in light of the crisis. Duterte also suggested he might extend martial law through year's end or impose it nationwide, alarming critics.


Source: Resorts World Manila: Explosions, gunfire reported in Philippines - CNN.com
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[buyogon]

Duda ko ani da tsk, ganahan sad tingali sila nga i martial law sa ilang lugar para makakuha og simpatiya sa uban katawhan, history might repeat itself.

[nicolia]

IS MAN DAW ambot if tinood

[gracie7]

Yes, it's scary. However, branding the shooting at Resorts World Manila as a terrorist attack does not help but only sows more fear.

Naawayan hinuon ko og keyboard warrior.

A perfect example of a keyboard warrior. Please stop spreading unconfirmed news about Resorts World Manila incident and relating it to religion or politics. It'll just make the situation worst and produces mass hysteria.

[buyogon]

Civil War - Guns N' Roses

[buyogon]

hahahaha. timing kaayo imong kanta boss da .... what we got here ....... is failure to communicate .................. ......... let's do the whistle-melody

Kahinumdum ko ani kantaha boss tungod ra sad sa mga panghitabo, first time nako nakapaminaw ani wala pa ko buot basta kay maka paminaw lang but naa man diay unod

[gracie7]

deep gyud ug lyrics to si axl rose .. sayang na turiring lang

pero shot gyud lagi kau ang song boss sa panghitabo karon ....

Look at the shoes you're filling
Look at the blood we're spilling
Look at the world we're killing
The way we've always done before
Look in the doubt we've wallowed
Look at the leaders we've followed
Look at the lies we've swallowed
And I don't want to hear no more


balik sa issue ........ na unsa na kaha ning namusil didto ... maayo gyud unta if tinuod gyud na mga terrorista ang naa didto para makatilaw sad nang mga taga manila ug kahadlok. para sila na sad maratul. ma feel nila unsay na feel sa mga taga marawi ....

PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa said police are looking at robbery as the motive.

Kumustang ISIS na inyo giingon Rappler? *facepalm*

PNP says robbery behind Resorts World Manila shooting

[gracie7]

sayanga oi ... nangawat ra diay hahahahahaha .... terrorista ta to

Tubaga Rappler uy! Ga una2 lagi.

[obelisk]

CNN ug ang Operations Manager sa Resorts World wala gani ning confirm na terrorist attack. Ang rappler diritso daun terrorist ug ISIS. Hahaha.

Mga taga manila na friends nako sa FB kay himo daun conspiracy theories then pasangil nsd sa presidente na pang martial law daw ni. Lami kaau tubagon na merisi nnyo, kay elitist kaau mo ug hunax2.

[adminroot]

guys sa mga nangutana ug nahibung kung asa ang media nangita ug proof kung IS ba ang naghimo aning kasamok o local nga kawatan lang mao ni nga site.

https://news.siteintelgroup.com/Jiha...la-attack.html

diri mo kuha ug news pud ang international media bahin sa mga pagbomba o kidnapping o pang hostage.

ang site intel group (as i've said it sa laing thread) sila ang makadawat ug balita gikan sa mga binuhatan sa IS.

having said that, atung e butang lang nga dili IS naghimo sa pagpamusil/pagsunog sulod sa RW, dkaong puruhan nga angkonon gihapon sa IS i.e. lonewolf nag operate sa kagubot.

wa ta kahibaw mga oligarchs ray nag orchestrate ani para lubugon si digong but still automatic na nga e absorb sa IS o nagkonon diritso sa IS specially ingani nga klasi nga balita.

involve gani ang pagpamusil/bombing/kidnapping ila jud nang angkonon bisan pawalay sanction gikan sa IS mismo.

i think binayran ra ni sa mga kontra ni digong.

just my 2 cents.