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Philippines - Rebel soldiers seize Manila hotel - Police ready to storm building
inquirer.net ^ | November 29, 2007
Posted on 11/29/2007 12:36:07 AM PST by HAL9000

(UPDATE 11) ‘Our military operation has started’—Barias

MANILA, Philippines — Operations to flush out the group of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV from the Manila Peninsula hotel in Makati City have begun, Police Director Geary Barias of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said.

“Our military operation has started; it’s ongoing,” Barias told reporters from his position outside the hotel.

He said Marines and Navy troops, as well as police commandos, have entered the hotel from the fountain area at the rear, along Ayala Avenue.

A Marines tank is headed for the fountain area of the hotel from the direction of the Landmark mall.

Three large ambulances and several smaller emergency vehicles have also arrived and are parked at the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Just a few minutes ago, successive bursts of what sounded like gunfire were heard as government forces took up positions outside the hotel in preparation to serve a warrant of arrest on Trillanes and several officers being tried for plotting to toppled the government.

“We are ready to move. We will effect the warrant of arrest,” Barias said as he walked along the stretch of Makati Avenue, clapping his hands and shouting, “Let’s go, let’s go,” to several armored personnel carriers deployed on the intersection with Ayala Avenue.

Asked if they were entering the hotel, Barias replied: “Definitely.”

“We are ready to go at any time,” Barias told reporters outside the hotel, where at least two armored personnel carriers had taken up position.

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Some Americans are reportedly trapped in the hotel.

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U.S. Embassy Colombo released the following Warden Message on November 28:

Today at approximately 8:25am a female suicide bomber detonated a suicide vest inside the Ministry of Social Affairs in the immediate proximity of the office of Minister Douglas Devananda (EPDP), Isipatana Lane, Narahenpita in Colombo 05. In addition to the bomber, two other people were killed and at least three others were treated for minor wounds. Police and military personnel have cordoned off the area.

The Embassy reminds American citizens to continue to be aware of their surroundings and vigilant about their personal security. As always, Americans are advised to be on alert when visiting government facilities and high-profile public venues. Americans should also continue to avoid military installations, military convoys traveling on the roads and, where possible, government buildings, as they have in the past been targets for LTTE violence. There are likely to be traffic disruptions as Sri Lankan security forces increase their security checks.

Americans are again reminded to cooperate fully with Sri Lankan security forces as they implement increased security measures.

For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov. Americans living or traveling in Sri Lanka are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo is located at 210 Galle Road. The telephone number is 011 94 11 249-8500. The number for after-hours emergencies is 011 94 11 249-8888. The fax number is 011 94 11 249-8501. The Consulate’s e-mail address is consularcolombo@state.gov and its Internet web page is http://usembassy.state.gov/srilanka. U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State’s latest consular information sheet for Sri Lanka and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, both available at http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).