By Prince Golez
Malacañang has offered prayers for the people of Sri Lanka after a series of explosions rocked churches and international hotels in the capital Colombo on Easter Sunday.
The multiple bombings reportedly left at least 138 people dead.
“As we recall our recent commitment to boost ties with Sri Lanka and the warm relations between the leaders our of countries, we express our sincere solidarity and offer our heartfelt prayers to the citizens of Sri Lanka as well as to the other people who have been affected by this horrific attack on the churches and hotels in the said South Asian country on what should have been a day for solemn prayer and thoughtful introspection,” said Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo.
Panelo added that the Palace expressed its condolences to the families of the victims who were killed in the Easter attacks, and wished all those injured a speedy recovery.
“Terrorism, as we often said, has no place in society and our nation, together with the rest of the world, is outraged by these latest senseless acts of terror and violence,” the chief presidential legal counsel stressed.
“Humanity must stand as one in putting an end to hatred, bigotry and poverty and promote growth and development among nations as well as work for world peace,” he added.
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