Prayers and tributes across the world for the victims of the Malaysian airliner, which crashed in eastern Ukraine.<br/> <br />Here in Sydney, Australia's Ukrainian community mourned the deaths of the 298 passengers on board MH17 with tears and songs.<br/> <br />The victims came from 11 countries, and their deaths are felt across four continents.<br/> <br />In the Philippines, three nationals died on the jet as it travelled from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.<br/> <br />Families in Quezon City are left searching for answers and clinging to memories.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Filipino) BROTHER OF FILIPINO MH17 PASSENGER IRENE PABELLON-GUNAWAN, TIRSO PABELLON, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Why did they have to include civilians? What we want is justice for this tragedy. If not for my sister, at least for the other passengers who also died. I know their families also feel the same way we do, the feeling of those who lost a loved one."<br/> <br />Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said international observers must gain access to the cras