Tag: Sulu cathedral

PNP clarifies death toll in twin blasts at Sulu cathedral has reached 20

81 others injured (Eagle News)–The death toll in the twin blasts at a Sulu cathedral on Sunday, Jan. 27, has reached 20, the police said, with 81 injured. Earlier, the police said the death toll in the explosions at the Mount Carmel cathedral in Jolo town had reached 27. The Police Regional Office 9 clarified the fatalities were five military personnel and 15 civilians, while two police officers, 65 civilians and 14 military personnel were […]

Palace condemns “in strongest possible terms” blasts at Sulu cathedral

(Eagle News)—The Palace on Sunday, Jan. 27, condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the twin blasts at a Sulu cathedral that left several dead. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the “armed forces of the Philippines will rise to the challenge and crush these godless criminals.” “We will pursue to the ends of the earth the ruthless perpetrators behind this dastardly crime until every killer is brought to justice and put behind bars. The law will […]