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Explosion, ‘suspected bomb’ in Philippine capital before Marcos speech

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A homemade bomb detonated near the entrance of the Philippine justice ministry in Manila early Monday morning. The explosion occurred just hours before a scheduled speech by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which took place in the capital’s government district.

In a separate development, a tow truck driver discovered a suspected unexploded device near the Senate building in Metro Manila and alerted security personnel. Police are currently examining the area to determine if the two incidents are linked. No injuries have been reported, and security measures have been heightened across the capital following the discovery of the explosives.

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