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NCRPO on alert after deadly Jolo blasts –Sinas
Security in Metro Manila has been intensified following the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu that resulted in seven soldiers, six civilians, and a police officer killed, with more than 70 victims injured.
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has ordered police district directors to heighten security in critical areas like airports, seaports, and public gathering spots, including malls and train stations.
NCRPO chief Police Major General Debold Sinas stated that police were monitoring arrivals from Jolo and coordinating with intelligence counterparts to prevent any potential terror plots.
He admitted that police were alarmed over the large number of casualties from the bombings.
The first explosion could have also been triggered by a suicide bomber, just like the second blast.
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