Several Filipino narrowly escape Bondi massacre; community leaders condemn violence

According to Perth-based phlebotomist Maricres Felipe-Mabuyo, they had crossed the bridge where the father and son later positioned themselves, just minutes before the shooting began.

[L] Maricres Felipe-Mabuyo, together with Filipino community leaders including [R] Emcille Wills of FAANT and FILCCA National President Roxanne Sarthou, strongly condemn any form of violence. Our hearts are with the victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with all Australians, calling for unity, compassion, and peace as we support one another and heal as one community. Credit: Maricres Felipe-Mabuyo/Emcille Wills

Key Points

• Perth-based phlebotomist Maricres Felipe-Mabuyo was visiting her sister in Sydney and spending time at Bondi Beach when the shooting incident unfolded.They were spared only because her friends felt hungry and decided to eat at a restaurant near the bridge where the father and son suspects later positioned themselves.
• Emcille Wills, President of the Filipino Australian Association of the Northern Territory, strongly condemned the act of violence.
• Roxanne Sarthou, national president of the Filipino Communities Council of Australia, extended her condolences to the Jewish community and the victims’ families, and called for unity and prayers.

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