Hostage-taking ongoing in Cavite bank

MANILA, Philippines—Police have responded to an ongoing robbery-hostage situation in Cavite Thursday afternoon, said Philippine National Police spokesman Chief Superintendent Agrimero Cruz Jr.

Four men took hostage eight bank personnel at the Masuerte Rural Bank in Bacoor, Cavite, Cruz said.

A Crisis Management Committee has been established and Special Weapons and Tactics officers have been sent to the area, he said.