[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] In the southern Philippines, at least 10 people, including soldiers and civilians, were killed and dozens injured in two consecutive bombings on the 24th.


According to local media, the first explosion occurred around 11:55 a.m. at a motorcycle parked in front of a grocery store on Jolo Island, Sulu Province, Philippines. Around 1 p.m., a second explosion took place about 700 meters away from the first site.



It was reported that military trucks were parked near the explosion sites. As a result, local military authorities reported that at least 10 people, including 6 soldiers and 4 civilians, were killed and about 40 were injured. Authorities believe the attack was likely carried out by the Abu Sayyaf rebel group active mainly in the southern Philippines.


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