21 January 2016

The Philippines condemns in the strongest terms the attack on Bacha Khan University in Pakistan.

The attack, which took the lives of at least 21 students, is a cowardly and reprehensible act.

As we extend our most heartfelt sympathies to those who lost their loved ones in this tragic incident, the Philippines expresses the hope that the perpetrators will be identified and held responsible.

There is no report of any Filipino casualty in the incident. 

The Philippine Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan continues to monitor the situation and stands ready to provide assistance to Filipino nationals affected by the incident. END