Bomb experts inspect a blast site in the southern port city of Zamboanga Tuesday night. A powerful bomb injured at least 14 people in the city square just hours after the president warned of possible terror attacks in retaliation for ongoing military offensives against militants. (AP photo)
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- An improvised explosive device exploded at the city plaza Tuesday evening, injuring 14 people.
Zamboanga City Police Office Director Manuel Barcena said the incident took place at 7:32 p.m. in Plaza Pershing.
CEBU CITY -- With the lone security guard taking a toilet break, two men armed with .45 pistols entered a bank in Mandaue City Tuesday and made off with an undetermined amount of cash without firing a shot or hurting anyone.
MANILA -- A senior bishop is willing to ask President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and former President Corazon Aquino to pardon the 15 erstwhile military personnel convicted of killing former senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino in 1983.
DAVAO CITY -- Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) officials said they were caught by surprise when government cancelled peace talks scheduled for August 22 in Malaysia.
