^

Nation

Abu Sayyaf bombs Sulu bridge

- Roel Pareño -
January 6, 2012 | 12:00am

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Suspected Abu Sayyaf members blew up a bridge in Panamao town in Sulu at past midnight Wednesday, a military official said.

Lt. Col. Randolf Cabangbang, spokesman for Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said no casualty was reported in the explosion that hit the Kandayok Bridge, some 50 meters away from a Marine detachment.

Initial investigation showed that the improvised explosive device barely damaged the bridge, which remains passable.

Cabangbang said the explosion could be a diversionary tactic. He said soldiers have been on alert following attacks on the Marine bases in Indanan and Patikul town on New Year’s Eve.

BRIDGE

CABANGBANG

EXPLOSION

INDANAN AND PATIKUL

KANDAYOK BRIDGE

NEW YEAR

PANAMAO

RANDOLF CABANGBANG

SUSPECTED ABU SAYYAF

WESTERN MINDANAO COMMAND

WESTMINCOM
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
NBI transfers HQ to Pasay

NBI transfers HQ to Pasay

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 15 hours ago
The National Bureau of Investigation has relocated its temporary headquarters from G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City to Macapagal...
Nation
fbtw
Girl, 17, found dead with gunshot wound in Quezon City

Girl, 17, found dead with gunshot wound in Quezon City

By Emmanuel Tupas | 13 hours ago
A 17-year-old girl was found dead with a gunshot wound in her head in Quezon City last Tuesday.
Nation
fbtw
Land inspector gets 10 years for graft, estafa

Land inspector gets 10 years for graft, estafa

By Elizabeth Marcelo | 13 hours ago
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced a land inspector in Calaca, Batangas to 10 years in prison for assuming the authority to process...
Nation
fbtw
Habal-habal driver arrested for drug, gun possession in Taguig

Habal-habal driver arrested for drug, gun possession in Taguig

By Christine Boton | 13 hours ago
A habal-habal driver was arrested in a sting operation in Taguig City last Tuesday.
Nation
fbtw

Army trooper shot dead by colleague

By Gilbert Bayoran | 13 hours ago
An Army soldier died after he was allegedly shot by his colleague in Sipalay, Negros Occidental on Monday night.
Nation
fbtw
Latest
abtest
BARMM lawmaker funds licensure review of 30 nurses, midwives

BARMM lawmaker funds licensure review of 30 nurses, midwives

By John Unson | 19 hours ago
At least 30 Muslim and Christian nursing and midwifery graduates who are to take licensure exams got financial support from...
Nation
fbtw
Resignation of BARMM officials after filing COCs sought

Resignation of BARMM officials after filing COCs sought

By John Unson | 20 hours ago
A bloc of political parties has urged Congress to require the resignation of Bangsamoro officials who aspire to run for seats...
Nation
fbtw
16 more drugs exempted from VAT

16 more drugs exempted from VAT

By Rhodina Villanueva | 1 day ago
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added 16 more drugs to the list of essential medicines that are exempted from value-added...
Nation
fbtw
Metro Manila reaches leptospirosis alert threshold with 2,890 cases

Metro Manila reaches leptospirosis alert threshold with 2,890 cases

By Rhodina Villanueva | 1 day ago
Leptospirosis cases in Metro Manila have reached the alert threshold after the Department of Health (DOH) recorded close to...
Nation
fbtw
QCPD probes AFP colonel’s death at Camp Aguinaldo

QCPD probes AFP colonel’s death at Camp Aguinaldo

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 1 day ago
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is investigating the death of Col. Rolando Caraos Escalona Jr., who was found lifeless...
Nation
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with