The Filipinos are deeply saddened on the tragic event in Barcelona, Spain that unfolded before us early Friday morning.

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process offers our sincerest condolences and prayers to the Spanish government and to the families, relatives and friends of people targeted by this senseless attack.

We stand together with the world on condemning all actions seeking to destroy the sanity of any citizen and nation. We firmly uphold that this incident is an assault against the humanity which we all need to resist.

The Spanish people are with the Filipino nation on our quest to bring peace and development in our country. Today, the Filipinos stand with Spain. Spain and the Philippines have a long historical past together. We are reaffirming our commitment to the international community against all acts of terror and violence.