MANILA, Philippines — One person was killed, and five were injured after an explosion occurred in South Upi, Maguindanao Del Sur, on Friday, according to police.
Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) did not give further details but said that the blast hit the area of Sitio Mafran, Barangay Pilar, around midnight.
“The victims were preparing for a family occasion when suddenly the explosion occurred,” PRO-BAR said in a statement sent to reporters.
It likewise condoled with the bereaved family and assured the public that authorities would carry out an in-depth investigation for the swift identification of the assailants.
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