Dec 3, 2023, 10:22 AM

Blast in Philippines kills three, injures nine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – An explosion at a university gymnasium in the southern Philippines has killed three people and wounded nine others, according to local authorities.

The blast ripped through a Catholic mass service on Sunday at Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Aljazeera reported.

Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr, of the Lanao del Sur province in Mindanao, condemned the “violent bombing”.

Mindanao State University said that it was “deeply saddened and appalled” by the attack and that it had suspended classes until further notice.

“We unequivocally condemn in the strongest possible terms this senseless and horrific act and extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. We are committed to providing support and assistance to those affected by this tragedy,” the university said in a statement.

In 2017, Marawi was the site of an ISIL (ISIS)-inspired five-month siege that killed more than 1,000 people.

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