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Philippines: 3 killed, 10 wounded as bomb rips through van in southern Philippines
Fri. May 09, 2008 04:33 am.- By Bonny Apunyu. -

(SomaliNet) At least 3 people dies and 10 others got injured when a homemade bomb ripped through a commuter van in southern Philippines on Thursday, police said.

Chino Mamburam , town police chief Superintendent said the bomb in Midsayap township in North Cotabato province seemed to have been detonated remotely using a cell phone.

Reports said tThe blast occurred as the van was about to leave a passenger terminal.

Accordng to Army Col. Pedro Soria , troops had secured the area and were looking for clues that may lead to suspects.
The area is targeted often by extortion gangs and Muslim rebels have a presence nearby.-Agencies


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