6 wounded in Datu Piang blast

Six individuals were reportedly injured from the explosion in Datu Piang, Maguindanao on Monday, May 9, during the conduct of local and national elections.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the injured voters were lining up at the polling precincts when an improvised explosive device exploded.

The PNP is looking at one particular group behind the explosions in Maguindanao province. – Report from Bea Bernardo/AG

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