Tag: Davao City bombing

3 suspects behind the Davao City bombings arrested

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City (Eagle News)–Government authorities presented three members of the Maute Group who are allegedly behind the Davao City bombing last month. In a press conference on Friday afternoon, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana detailed the involvement of the three suspects whom he labeled as terrorists. “The three terrorists have direct participation on the September 2 Davao bombing,” said Lorenzana. The suspects were identified as Musali Mustapha, Wendel Apostol Facturan, and TJ Tagadaya Macabalang. […]

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Police release composite sketch of Roxas night market blast prime suspect

(Eagle News)– Police on Wednesday (September 7) have released the composite sketch of the primary suspect in the Davao City bombing. The composite image showed a man, about 30 of age, 5’7″ to 5′ 8″ in height, with a slim build and fair to dark skin. The sketch was composed through the help of witnesses. Witnesses said he wore a mask and a bonnet the whole time, even when he was having his massage. Investigators […]

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Bombing in Davao City: Justice will be served

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 7) – Bloodshed struck Davao City after the tragic bombing left 15 dead and 70 injured. Witnesses said they heard a loud bang followed by smoke. Also the blast came from the massage area of the market in the middle of the street. The Police investigators fanned out on Sunday in search of the three persons of interest. Two women and a man described by the witnesses to be in his 40’s with medium […]

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PAL advises passengers to come early due to tighter security measures

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine Airlines (PAL) advised its passengers to come earlier than usual to the airport due to the tighter security measures implemented after the Davao City bombing. PAL also advised that domestic passengers should come two hours earlier, while international passengers should come three hours earlier. Earlier, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as well as other international airports were placed under full alert status during the weekend to […]

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