Quirino Grandstand

He dialed his agency in Hong Kong and explained that their group was being held hostage.

At around 9:55 AM, the bus reached Independence Road near the Quirino Grandstand.

The gunman ordered the driver to park in the middle of the street facing Kalaw Avenue, a busy road bordering Rizal Park.

Then he snapped handcuffs onto the driver's left wrist, locking him to the steering wheel.

city officials.

A senior police officer rushed in to brief Mayor Alfredo Lim.

Chinese nationals held hostage at Quirino Grandstand.

The mayor understood this was not just a hostage crisis, but also a diplomatic one.