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19:30, March 18, 2008 |
At least three people were hurt after an explosion occurred in front of a college nearby the Philippines' presidential palace Tuesday afternoon, media reports said.
The blast occurred around 4:30 p.m. local time (0830 GMT) in front of the La Consolacion College at Laurel Street near the sentry gate of the Presidential Security Group, Philippine TV network ABS-CBN reported.
According to authorities, a grenade may had been the source of the blast.
The victims were brought to the Manila Doctors Hospital and University of Sto. Tomas Medical Center.
Bomb experts from the Manila Police District said the blast took place under a Honda auto in front of the exclusive school beside the presidential palace.
Authorities are already investigating the incident.
Source: Xinhua
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