The Manilla Tour Bus Standoff | 9 dead | Philippines | 2010 | 2 of 2

On August 23, 2010, a former police officer in Manila hijacked a tourist bus, holding 25 people hostage in a desperate attempt to clear his name. What followed was a tense standoff that escalated into a deadly gun battle, leaving multiple casualties. Ep 1: A sightseeing trip in Manila takes a deadly turn when a disgruntled ex-police officer, armed and dangerous, forces his way onto a tourist bus. Ep 2: Television networks worldwide aired the unfolding horror as the situation escalated into a deadly standoff, ultimately claiming the lives of eight hostages. Join your fans and interact with the team at [email protected] or through our socials (⁠IG⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Youtube⁠. We're part of the umbrella of True Crime podcasts including Heinous. As a community we share new cases, and discuss what more you want from the podcast.