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Palace asks public to be vigilant after 2nd Isulan blast

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IN THE wake of the second fatal explosion that rocked Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Malacañang on Monday, September 3, urged residents of the southern Philippine town to exercise vigilance and report any suspicious activities.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said the executive department condemned the reported second bombing in Isulan town on Sunday, September 2, killing at least one people and injuring 15 others.

Roque said the government hopes for the immedate recuperation of the wounded victims.

"We strongly denounce the latest attack in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. We are deeply saddened by the death of one innocent victim, per initial report, and pray for the swift recovery of those injured," the Palace official said in a statement issued early Monday morning.

"We ask the residents to report anything suspicious to the authorities as we bring to justice all culprits behind this dastardly attack," he added.

Asecond bomb was detonated near an internet cafe in Isulan town past 7 p.m. Sunday.

READ: 1 dead in second Isulan bombing

(SunStar Philippines)
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