The tragedy at Resorts World Manila underscores how much damage a deranged individual can do. The discovery of at least 35 bodies on the gaming floor, apparently suffocated in fires set by the marauding gunman, transforms the nightmare into a catastrophe. Resorts World Manila is one of the first Philippine casinos I ever visited, and I look in whenever I’m in town, checking out the gaming floor and maybe getting a bite to eat in the mall. Entering Resorts World Manila or any other Philippine integrated resort is no easy feat. The Resorts World tragedy will heighten concerns about safety for visitors to the Philippines, fueling the perception that Manila is not a safe place to visit.

Source: Forbes June 03, 2017 17:48 UTC