Manila Bulletin
VP condemns Sulu blasts as 'inhuman, horrific'
Vice President Leni Robredo has strongly condemned the deadly explosions in Jolo, Sulu, expressing grief for the victims and calling for justice.
Robredo described the attacks as "inhuman," especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when the nation should be focused on recovery.
The explosions resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, including civilians, soldiers, and a policeman, with over 50 others injured.
The first blast was reportedly caused by a motorcycle bomb, according to military reports.
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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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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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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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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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