Resorts World releases official statement, names victims of deadly attack

Resorts World Manila has released an official statement on the deadly attack in its casino that killed 35 individuals and injured many others.

The full text of Resort’s World statement is as follow:

It is with deep regret that we confirm that there were 35 casualties in this tragic incident, of which 13 are employees and 22 are guests. The identities of two employees and four guests are still being validated as of this time.

We are doing our very best to inform the families of the victims. We are extending all forms of assistance to the affected next of kin. We are one in mourning with the families of those affected by this tragedy.

This is also a very difficult time for all of us here in Resorts World Manila. We consider our guests, patrons and our employees as our family.

We are sharing the list of the confirmed fatalities:
EMPLOYEES
1
Hazel Yongco

2
Jellah Ramos

3
Melvin Herrera

4
Arvi Gavino

5
BJ Pagsibigan

6
Rojie S Uy

7
Jessica Alindogan

8
Merylle Gwen Ala

9
Lea Grace Mozo

10
Loudette Santos

11
Kay Nuguerra
And 2 are still being identified

GUESTS

1
Caccam Katherine Cervantes

2
P Ling Hung Lee

3
Pacita Guillermo Comquilla

4
Pomenciano Vargas Jr.

5
Susan Abulencia

6
Lai Wei Chung

7
Jaime Gaboy Jr.

8
Ariel Abrogar
Veronica

9
Lai Yu Cheeh

10
Cliff Reyneira

11
Rolando Pena Sison

12
Eluterio Reyes

13
Antonina Yuzon Allanigue

14
Sheila Malicse

15
Carmelita Taylo Delacruz

16
Mielle Oliveros

17
Pamela Silvestre

18
Elizabeth Gonzales

And 4 are still being identified
Testimonies of responding members of Resorts World Manila’s security team confirm that they were able to shoot and wound the gunman that attacked Resorts World Manila in the early hours of June 02, 2017. Severe blood loss from the gunshot wound significantly slowed the assailant down and resulted to his holing up in a room where he took his own life.

We would like to extend our gratitude to our security team, particularly Mr. Bernard Cajigas,who also sustained a gunshot wound, and Mr.Petronio Kinol, Jr. We also commend thePhilippine National Police and the Bureau of Fire Protection for their courage and efforts to contain the incident.

Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to refute claims circulating online that there were two assailants involved in the incident. We reiterate that there was only one gunman involved in this senseless attack.

On behalf of the victims’ families and loved ones, we request everyone to refrain from spreading hurtful speculation and false information.