Tag: Maguindanao blast

Gov’t orders probe of Maguindanao blast that left two children dead, others hurt

(Eagle News)–Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. has ordered a probe into the explosion  in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao on Sunday that left two children dead and their mother injured. In a statement on Tuesday, May 26, Galvez said the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities and  the International Monitoring Team have started their investigation into the incident that also left eight others hurt. The rules of the Agreement of General Cessation of Hostilities […]

5 soldiers injured in Maguindanao blast

(Eagle News)– Five soldiers were wounded by a blast from an improvised explosive device in Maguindanao on Sunday. PFC Maguncia, PFC Purol, Pvt. Ramirez,  1Lt. Jano Cyril C. Reyes and PFC Crispo–who are all members of the 57th Infantry Battalion—were wounded after the IED hit their vehicle in Barangay Meta in Datu Unsay around 7:30 a.m. There are no other details available. Authorities are still investigating the incident.