(CNN) -- An investigative committee looking into last month's bungled bus standoff in the Philippines has recommended criminal or administrative charges against former top police officials and three television networks, President Benigno Aquino told reporters Monday.
Among those the committee found liable is the then-Philippines National Police Chief Jesus Verzosa; then-Manila Police District Chief Rodolfo Magtibay, who served as ground commander; and hostage negotiator Manila Superintendent Orlando Yebra.
The report also recommended charges against three broadcast networks and two journalists by name, the president said -- according to CNN affiliate ABS-CBN.
Aquino said a legal team will look at the report before it is released publicly.
The botched rescue operation on August 23 resulted in the deaths of eight tourists from Hong Kong and the hostage taker.
Another tourist was critically wounded and six others were hospitalized with less serious injuries.
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