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61 people died in Manila, Phillipines after a stampede occurred during the one-year anniversary of the ABS-CBN daytime game show "Wowwee." Witnesses say that someone shouted, "Bomb!" and tried to get everyone to flee. "Wowowee" host Willie Revillame was shocked by the incident. In an ABS-CBN interview, an emotional Revillame said he didn’t expect it to happen. "All we ever wanted was just to make them happy," a sobbing Revillame said in Tagalog.

ETA: An investigator has come to the conclusion that ABS-CBN television is responsible for the stampede. According to the Khaleej Times, ABS-CBN "failed to prepare adequate security for the event and can be held liable for criminal negligence." 74 people died and hundreds more were injured in the stampede. Conflicting reports exist as to what caused the stampede. The Philippines Star is reporting that a bomb threat caused everyone to try to exit the venue in a hurry, while the Khaleej Times reports that a major influx of people caused the stampede. "A huge crowd surged toward a gate in a frenzy to get raffle tickets and seats in the show in suburban Pasig city, trampling elderly women and children."

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