Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III conveyed on Christmas Eve his grief to Davao mall fire victims as he sought for a thorough investigation into the incident. “I cannot express with words the grief that I share with the families of those trapped inside NCCC (New City Commercial Center). The senator noted the courage that the firefighters showed as they responded to the fire incident, but sought a thorough investigation from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). On Saturday, a fire broke out at NCCC, one of the biggest malls in Davao, trapping 37 persons inside the building. RELATED STORY: Duterte breaks into tears with families of Davao mall fire victims

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 24, 2017 10:07 UTC