A grenade attack on a mosque in Zamboanga has killed two people, just days after the deadly twin-bomb attack on Jolo cathedral. The attack today (Wednesday, January 30) has stoked fears of sectarian retaliation, prompting the Malacañang to appeal for calm. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said: “The successive attacks on two different places of worship… Full Story »
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Duterte pins cathedral attack on Abu Sayyaf suicide bombers, vows revenge
President Duterte has said a husband and wife team of suicide bombers were behind the twin bombing at Jolo Cathedral on Sunday. His words today (Tuesday, January 29) come after Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which left 21 dead and dozens injured. The president has also vowed to crush the IS-affiliated terror group… Full Story »
Jolo Cathedral twin bombing kills at least 20 worshippers and troops
A twin bomb attack on a Sunday Mass at Jolo Cathedral on Sulu Island has killed at least 20 people and injured dozens more. The Philippine government says it will “pursue to the ends of the earth the ruthless perpetrators” behind the terror attack today (Sunday, January 27). Security officials say the first bomb went… Full Story »
