Hong Kong, Philippines reach deal in hijacking row

The Hong Kong government revoked sanctions against the Philippines on Wednesday after both sides reached consensus over a diplomatic row that has simmered since eight people from Hong Kong died after a tour bus was hijacked in Manila in 2010.

The agreement was reached by survivors, victims' family members and officials.

"The Philippine Government expresses its most sorrowful regret and profound sympathy, and extends its most sincere condolences for the pain and suffering of the victims and their families," a joint statement by the Hong Kong and Philippine governments read.