Army private from Mlang, North Cotabato among fatalities in Jolo twin bombings
Mindanao Armed Conflict • 20:45 PM Mon Aug 24, 2020
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By:
Edwin O. Fernandez and Williamor Magbanua / DXND
COTABATO CITY - The Armed Forces of the Philippines today released the names of fatalities and wounded victims of the Jolo twin bombings Monday.
Among them is a native of Mlang, North Cotabato, Army Private James Suriaga Apolinario, a resident of Barangay Magallon.
Kill during the first bombing of an improvised bomb believed to be attached to a parked motorbike and set off using mobiel phones were Staff Sgt. Louie T Cuarteros, S/Sgt Manuelito Moma, Private Apolinario, Pvt Omair L Muksan.
Injured were Sgt Norman B Santiago, Corporals Philip Anthony M Aleta, Jesus T Genora, Jems Ghil S Villacruz, Privates Noel M Bacoy, Jeffrey M Domingo, Dave S Egipto, Jayson A Paguirigan, Alub S Sahid Jesrael U Sapao, Novin I Guzman and Baser S Katipon
During the second explosion near Lengs Snack house along Arola Street, some 100 meters from the first blast site, a woman came close to soldiers securing the vicinity of the Jolo Cathedral, a woman in her late 20s believed to be carrying improvised bomb came close to the soldiers and set herself off.
Killed in the second blast was Private John P Agustin.
Injured were identified as Privates Jay D Carbon, Stephen Rey Oliveros, an unidentified police Special Action Force member and three civilians.
