Filipinos set to snub Hong Kong after visa threat in Manila hostage row
Threat to scrap visa-free access to Hong Kong brings a swift response on social media, with many saying they will turn their backs on city
Filipinos have reacted with bitterness to the decision by Hong Kong lawmakers to push for the scrapping of their visa-free trips to the city and are threatening to take their cash elsewhere.
Jim Paredes, a popular songwriter and performer, posted on Facebook: "OK Hong Kong, it's been nice knowing you. But you will miss us more than we will miss you."
The comments came after Legco passed a non-binding motion last week to press the government to impose sanctions on Manila and cancel visa-free access for Filipinos.
It followed Manila's failure to meet the demands of survivors and the families of victims of the hostage crisis three years ago.
Eight Hongkongers were shot dead by sacked Manila police officer Rolando Mendoza and seven injured in the bus siege and botched rescue attempt.