Monday, August 23, 2010

HK tourists taken hostage not on way to Manila Ocean Park

MANILA, Philippines - The management of the Manila Ocean Park (MOP) said Monday the group of Hong Kong tourists taken hostage were not bound for the attraction.

In a text message to ABS-CBN News, Armi Cortes of the MOP sales and marketing office, said the group of tourists aboard the Hong Thai tourist bus does not have a scheduled booking at the park.
"According to our sources, they came from Fort Santiago and then was on [their] way to another destination in Manila, but not at Manila Ocean Park," the message said.

"We will do our best to lend assistance to the current situation," the message added.
The Manila Ocean Park, a smaller version of Hong Kong's famed Ocean Park, is the Philippines' first oceanarium It opened in March 2008 and is owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Group Ltd.

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