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UPDATE: Army chief says two women suicide bombers behind Jolo blasts

August 25, 2020

By Robina Asido Army chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana confirmed Tuesday that two suicide bombers were behind the explosion in Jolo on Monday where at least 16 were killed. The latest count includes the two suicide bombers. Seven soldiers, one

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Sobejana may recommend martial law for Sulu after twin blasts in Jolo

August 25, 2020

Army chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana may recommend declaration of martial law in the province of Sulu following two explosions in Jolo on Monday where at least 14 were killed. “Maybe it’s high time to it bring back (martial law),

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Duterte distances self from move for revolutionary gov’t

August 25, 2020

President Rodrigo has distanced himself from his supporters calling for a revolutionary government. Duterte, in a taped televised message on Monday night in Davao City but was aired on Tuesday morning, noted that there were those pushing for a revolutionary

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Duterte to Robredo: Don’t add fuel to the fire

August 25, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said that Vice President Leni Robredo should not “add fuel to the fire” amid the coronavirus crisis that the country is facing. In his taped message Monday night in Davao City but was aired on Tuesday morning,

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UPDATE: At least 14 dead in Jolo blasts

August 24, 2020

By Robina Asido Fourteen persons, including seven soldiers, were killed while more than 30 were wounded in two improvised bomb explosions in Jolo on Monday. Included in the updated fatalities was a police Special Action Force member. Earlier, Lt. Gen.

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Palace condemns twin blasts in Jolo

August 24, 2020

Malacanang has condemned twin explosions in Jolo where 11 people, including six soldiers, were killed on Monday. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms the explosion incidents in Jolo, Sulu, which left scores dead and wounded, including soldiers,” said Presidential

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Coast Guard places southwestern Mindanao under red alert after Jolo blast

August 24, 2020

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. placed southwestern Mindanao under red alert status following the two explosions that killed eleven persons in Jolo, Sulu on Monday. In a statement, the PCG noted that the areas under red

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Duterte to address public tonight

August 24, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to address the public on Monday night after his meeting with some Cabinet officials in Davao City. “Yes, there will be an address, I believe,” said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque when asked during the press

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