CORRECTION: Communist groups may be behind Masbate blast — PNP

Editor’s Note: The original title of this article was: “Communist groups may be behind Mindanao blasts — PNP.” However, the writer learned later that the PNP was only referring to the recent blast in Masbate. We regret the error and are correcting the article. Thank you.

Communist groups may be behind the attack at a port in Masbate City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday.

PNP Spokesperson Senior Supt. Benigno Durana said the evidence found in the areas affected by explosion were similar to what communist groups used in other attacks.

“Based on the post-blast investigation nakuha ng ating PNP crime laboratory office, nakuha nila yung mga orange PVC pipes and scattered parts of the speedboats,” Durana said in a press briefing.

“Itong PVC pipes na to medyo nakikita natin ito na kagagawan ng [communists] groups,” Durana added.

However, he did not specify what specific communist groups he was referring to.

According to Durana, PVC pipes were the “preferred materials” of communist-terrorist groups used during their attacks.

“I think there’s some basis on the initial findings of the regional director na ito ay kagagawan ng communists-terrorist group,” Durana said.   /vvp