The Philippines’ and Japan’s eagerly anticipated Miraikona Economic Summit, the official investment deal between the two nations with the potential to boost their economies, finally commences.
Outside of the historic event, tour guide Lydia (Nikki Valdez) and bus driver Benny (Nico Antonio) are showing the enthusiastic Japanese tourists around Tamaraw Eco Park, suspiciously leading them to Kalye San Aurelio.
When she finishes her lively remarks, Lydia turns her eerie gaze on Benny, who briefly and discreetly sets up his pistol. Upon stopping at Kalye San Aurelio, the pair immediately lock the doors and point their firearms directly at the frightened and shaking Japanese civilians.
Lydia then ruthlessly announces them as their hostages, warning that those who will not obey them will be executed. Despite being afraid, Yui, the daughter of one Japanese delegate, keeps her livestream going.
One tourist attempted to fight back but was fatally hit, as was the case with one of the two policemen, who tried to get near the bus when they heard a loud shot being fired.
As they request for backup, Yui also messages her father, asking for help. Back at the economic summit, her father makes an effort to respond, eventually finding out about the ongoing hostage situation.
Moments later, Yui’s terrifying livestream is projected at the economic summit, gaining more viewers per second. Her father panics even more at the sight, whereas General Carillo (Bodjie Pascua) and his accomplices try to suppress their devious grins.
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