The Filipino people extend their most profound sympathies to all the victims of this unspeakable crime. We share your grief at this moment of unprecedented tragedy. We extend whatever support we can muster at this most horrific moment. I have asked our security authorities to immediately secure all US nationals within our jurisdiction. We will help in whatever way we can to strengthen the global effort to crush those responsible for this barbaric act.
Organized terrorism threatens no country in particular.
It is a specter that threatens every thread of civilized society. All humanity must now join hands to defend decency and defeat the insanity that has invaded our age. Millions of people are now in prayer for good to triumph over evil. Your pain is ours, too. This is a moment that summons the best in all of us.