Philippines

Deadly Bombing at Catholic Mass Raises Terrorism Fears

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A devastating explosion, suspected to be a bomb, disrupted a Catholic Mass on Sunday, resulting in at least four fatalities and injuring numerous others in Marawi City, a predominantly Muslim city in the southern Philippines, according to local officials. The blast occurred during a morning Mass held in a gymnasium at the state-run Mindanao State University, causing widespread panic among the attendees, which included students and teachers. Taha Mandangan, the security chief of the state-run …

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Radio Host Fatally Shot During Facebook Live Broadcast

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In a horrifying incident, a well-known radio host in the Philippines was fatally shot while broadcasting his show live on Facebook from his residence. The victim, 57-year-old Juan Jumalon, also known as “DJ Johnny Walker,” was shot twice by an intruder who posed as a listener to gain entry into his home around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to local authorities. The assailant also snatched Jumalon’s gold necklace before fleeing the scene with an accomplice …

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