Ironically, one of the suspects in the bombing here covered his face with a mask bearing a peace sign, police authorities said Wednesday, September 7.
The Task Force Davao will have Col. Erwin Bernard Neri as its new commander replacing Col. Henry Robinson.
Davao City Police Office spokesperson Senior Inspector Catherine Dela Rey said this is the fifth school to receive a bomb scare this week.
The assistance would be given on Tuesday. Each family of the 14 fatalities will receive P40,000, while the 70 injured will be given P30,000 each.
Three other city councilors were not able to undergo drug testing because of prior engagement and emergency leave.
Two days after declaring a state of lawless violence, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No.55 declaring a “State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence,” Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Monday, September 5.
Edmon, who works as a security guard at a shopping station said he is volunteering himself to fight terrorists who could possibly be responsible for the blast.
President Rodrigo Duterte arrived at Vientiane, Laos Monday evening to attend his first international conference as Philippine president.
President Rodrigo Duterte said he does not doubt the judicial system of Indonesia.
The government panel negotiating peace with the National Democratic Front assured that the night market blast here on Friday will not affect the ongoing peace talks.