Please find below a complete copy of DFA Statement regarding the Terrorist Attack in Kabul and the Death of Filipina U.N. Worker Jossie G. Esto :

29 October 2009 – The Philippine Government condemns the terrorist attack perpetuated against United Nations personnel in Kabul yesterday (Oct 28) that claimed the life of Jossie G. Esto, a Filipina Electoral Outreach and Training Coordinator under the United Nations Volunteers Program, and those of four of her U.N. colleagues.

The Filipino nation joins her bereaved family and friends in mourning the loss of Ms. Esto, a wife and mother of two children and a dedicated worker for peace. Ms. Esto was an electoral and civic education officer in the Philippines before becoming a UN volunteer in Liberia, Timor-Leste and Nepal.

Ms. Esto is the fourth Filipino national killed in terrorist attacks against the United Nations in recent years.

The Philippines reaffirms its solidarity with the government and people of Afghanistan in their nation-building efforts. It calls on the international community to likewise condemn this latest terrorist outrage and to band together to improve the protection of civilians, particularly U.N. personnel and aid workers who are vulnerable to danger in the course of their duties.

The Philippines remains a stalwart supporter of the United Nations as it strives to build peace, promote development and provide emergency and humanitarian assistance around the world. The country takes deep pride in all Filipinos serving in the United Nations as officials, peacekeepers, specialists, staff members and volunteers wherever they may be. END

Source : DFA