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Suspected bomber arrested hours before rally
MANILA — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Avelino Razon Jr. announced the arrest of a foreign national for alleged plans to carry out bombings in Metro Manila hours before the planned interfaith rally in Makati City.
He said the suspect whom he withheld the identity because of ongoing follow-up operations was arrested somewhere in Metro Manila.
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