14 killed, 75 wounded in bomb attacks in south Philippines
At least 75 soldiers, police and civilians were wounded in the midday bombings in Jolo town in southern Sulu province, regional military commander Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan said. The bombings were staged as the government grapples with the highest number of coronavirus infections in Southeast Asia.
Aug 24, 2020, 17:59 PM IST
Philippines blast injures fourteen as ASEAN leaders gather
Fourteen people were wounded in a pipe bomb blast in Manila, Philippine police said on Saturday, but authorities dismissed any link to an Asian leaders' meeting under way in the capital.
Apr 29, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Abu Sayyaf Islamists behind Philippine bombing: Mayor
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte last week ordered a major assault against the Abu Sayyaf on its stronghold of Jolo island, about 900 kilometres from Davao.
Sep 03, 2016, 10:46 AM IST
Duterte declares ''state of lawlessness'' after Philippine blast kills 14
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the explosion, which police said killed 14 people and wounded 67.
Sep 03, 2016, 08:41 AM IST
