MALACAÑANG on Sunday urged the public to remain alert and report to authorities suspicious activities in light of the Quiapo explosions that happened on Saturday evening.
"We are saddened by the loss of lives brought by [the Saturday] night explosions in Quiapo. We likewise wish for the immediate recovery of those who were wounded," Malacañang spokesperson Ernesto Abella in a statement said.
"While investigation is now ongoing, we ask the public to remain alert and immediately report to authorities any suspicious activity or movement," Abella added.
The Palace has also warned the public from spreading news that may alarm the public.
"Also, we urge our people to refrain from forwarding news from unverified sources that may cause undue alarm or panic."
The explosions in Quiapo that occurred two hours apart last Saturday evening have claimed two lives and injured six.
The first explosion hit the office of the Shia Group located in Norzagaray St. corner Elizondo St., near the Manila Golden Mosque at around 6 p.m while the second one happened at around 8:30, just near the site of the first explosion.
National Capital Region Police Office Chief Oscar Albayalde earlier dismissed speculations that the incidents are terrorist-related.
Last April 28, a pipe bomb exploded near the Tower Lodging House in Quezon Boulevard near Quiapo church, injuring at least 14 people. (SunStar Philippines)