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Grenade explodes in Cotabato City a day before Bangsamoro plebiscite
Grenade explodes in Cotabato City a day before Bangsamoro plebiscite
Lore Mae Andong,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jan 20, 2019 10:29 PM PHT
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Updated Jan 20, 2019 11:17 PM PHT
COTABATO CITY -- (UPDATED) An explosion transpired at Mother Barangay Rosary Heights in this city at about 9 p.m. Sunday.
COTABATO CITY -- (UPDATED) An explosion transpired at Mother Barangay Rosary Heights in this city at about 9 p.m. Sunday.
Dalawang pagsabog ang nangyari sa Mother Barangay Rosary Heights sa Cotabato City bandang alas-9 ng gabi ngayong Linggo | ulat ni Lore Mae Andong pic.twitter.com/vnj1oNwAjA
— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) January 20, 2019
Dalawang pagsabog ang nangyari sa Mother Barangay Rosary Heights sa Cotabato City bandang alas-9 ng gabi ngayong Linggo | ulat ni Lore Mae Andong pic.twitter.com/vnj1oNwAjA
— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) January 20, 2019
Initial reports said a hand grenade exploded outside the house of Judge Rosalito Rasalan.
Initial reports said a hand grenade exploded outside the house of Judge Rosalito Rasalan.
Another hand grenade was lobbed at the roof of Rasalan's house.
Another hand grenade was lobbed at the roof of Rasalan's house.
The family believe the explosion is connected to Rasalan's job as a judge.
The family believe the explosion is connected to Rasalan's job as a judge.
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Cotabato City Secretary to the Mayor Boy Rasalan also said the blast is not likely connected to the plebiscite.
Cotabato City Secretary to the Mayor Boy Rasalan also said the blast is not likely connected to the plebiscite.
However, he said the incident may bring fear to the residents in the area.
However, he said the incident may bring fear to the residents in the area.
The explosive ordnance disposal team is already conducting post-blast investigation.
The explosive ordnance disposal team is already conducting post-blast investigation.
No casualty has been reported.
No casualty has been reported.
Authorities continue to conduct a deeper investigation.
Authorities continue to conduct a deeper investigation.
Cotabato City is one of the areas where the January 21 plebiscite for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law will be held.
Cotabato City is one of the areas where the January 21 plebiscite for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law will be held.
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