I wanted to write about the Quirino Grandstand Hostage Drama sooner but decided to hold it off since I knew I was still raving with anger about the whole incident. Now, here’s my take on the most “talked-about” story not only in the Philippines but I dare say – the whole world.

The first time I heard about the hostage crisis which took place at Quirino Granstand last August 23, 2010, my initial reaction was perhaps the same as everyone else’s. I was angry by what the hostage taker did, not only to demoralize and disgrace his name, but also his family, his friends, the Filipino people, and the country in general.