Local news anchors and television reporters will continue to dress somberly to express respect for those who died in the Manila hostage tragedy. Since the incident, they have been wearing black or white clothing, a departure from the usual colourful outfits. A Cable TV spokesman said their staff were advised to appear 'plain' in front of the camera. Many TV stations, newspapers, websites and online forums had draped their logos or mastheads in black, but most have returned to their original colours.