Manila, Philippines (CNN) -- The Philippines observed a national day of mourning Wednesday in the aftermath of this week's bus hijacking and the shooting deaths of eight tourists from Hong Kong.
The tour group left for Hong Kong Wednesday with about 60 officials and family members on a chartered flight from Manila.
Two of the three remaining hospitalized victims are expected to be released in time for the flight. A third, more seriously injured tourist, is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit.
Rodolfo Matibay, district director of Manila police, took responsibility for how the incident was handled, saying he ordered the police assault on the bus, according to Gen. Leocaldo Santiago, regional director of Manila police. CNN
