BREAK: Gunman holding 6 hostages in Pasay

Pasay Hostage kin

Mom of kids being held hostage along Canoy St. in Pasay arrives at the scene. DENNIS MALIWANAG/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — At least six persons are being held hostage by a still unidentified man in Pasay City Wednesday morning, media reports said.

Reports said a man took hostage five minors and an adult in a house in Barangay (village) 132.

Members of the Pasay City Police have responded to the scene. Negotiations are ongoing as of posting time.

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