From GMA News (Aug 5): 6 dead, 25 hurt in Cotabato City blast — military
Six people were reported killed while 25 others were injured following an explosion in Cotabato City on Monday, the military said.
"As of 5:50 p.m., there are six confirmed dead ones," said Lt. Col. Custodio Parcon, commander of the Marine Battalion Landing Team 1.
One of the fatalities was a policeman based in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Parcon said.
"The explosion was on a very busy street," said Cotabato city police chief Senior Superintendent Rolen Balquin in an interview with Catholic radio station DXMS.
Parcon said the improvised explosive device was attached to a motorcycle parked at corner of Maniara street and Sinsuat Avenue.
Armed Forces spokesman Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said the explosion occurred at 4:30 p.m.
Investigation was ongoing as of press time.
"We call on the people to stay calm and cooperate with government authorities for the prevention of similar incidents," Zagala said.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/320706/news/regions/6-dead-25-hurt-in-cotabato-city-blast-military
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