Below is the statement of President Gloria M. Arroyo regarding the blast yesterday at Glorietta mall, Makati.

The explosion happened at around 1:20pm at the area near the Luk Yuen tea house. I was deeply worried and I immediately called all my staff and friends who I know frequent the area. Thank goodness, everyone was safe. But I feel sad for the victims who died and the wounded. This is simply atrocious.

You can check out the latest photos via ABS-CBN.

GMA’s statement after the jump

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