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Galvez condemns 'brutal, soulless' bombings in Sulu
Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. condemned the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu that resulted in at least 14 deaths and 77 injuries.
He expressed deepest sympathies to the victims and their families, stating that no one deserves such a painful and violent death.
Galvez stated that these brutal and soulless acts of violence will not hinder the Philippines' efforts to achieve lasting peace in Sulu and break the cycle of violence.
He urged everyone to remain calm but vigilant as authorities thoroughly investigate the incident.
Galvez assured that the perpetrators will be brought to justice and held accountable for their crimes against the people of Sulu and the entire nation.
The initial investigation revealed that the first explosion was from a motorcycle bomb, and the second was a suicide bombing.
The 11th Infantry Division suspects the Abu Sayyaf terror group to be responsible for the attacks.
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Malacañang strongly condemned the twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu, which killed at least 15 people, including soldiers and civilians, and injured 77 others.
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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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AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay strongly condemned the twin suicide bombings in Jolo, Sulu, which resulted in the deaths of eight soldiers, six civilians, and a police officer, with over 80 others injured.
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