Zamboanga City, Philippines, Apr 15, 2008 / 00:39 am
Police in the southern Philippines city of Zamboanga city are investigating the explosion of two small bombs, one of which exploded outside a Catholic cathedral early Sunday morning, Reuters reports. Muslim insurgents are suspected in the attack.
The first bomb’s blast shattered the windows of the cathedral and damaged two vehicles parked near the building. The explosion created a half-inch deep crater on the blast site.
Three men reportedly were seen riding a motorcycle near the location and leaving a bag in the area minutes before the explosion.
The Philippine military on Sunday said the bomb could have been intended to disrupt the 5 a.m. Mass but went off prematurely.