Manila Bulletin
BARMM condemns Jolo bombing
Malacañang strongly condemned the twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu, which killed at least 15 people, including soldiers and civilians, and injured 77 others.
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) also condemned the attacks and vowed to use its resources to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The first explosion, involving a motorcycle with an improvised explosive device near a military truck, killed five soldiers and four civilians.
A second explosion, carried out by a female suicide bomber shortly after on a nearby street, killed six more soldiers.
The twin blasts were confirmed to be carried out by two female suicide bombers.
Authorities are investigating the attacks and coordinating with local authorities to ensure justice for the victims.
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At least 15 persons were killed and 78 others injured in two successive bomb explosions in Jolo, Sulu, with the military believing both explosions were caused by suicide bombers.
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The United Nations (UN), the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), the European Union (EU), and China strongly condemned the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu.
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Vice President Leni Robredo has strongly condemned the deadly explosions in Jolo, Sulu, expressing grief for the victims and calling for justice.
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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is investigating the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu, condemning the act as "cruel and inhuman."
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Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. condemned the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu that resulted in at least 14 deaths and 77 injuries.
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