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Explosion and Suspected Bomb Found in Manila Before Marcos Speech
A homemade bomb exploded near the Philippine Justice Ministry in Manila early on July 27, 2026, causing no casualties. Hours later, a suspected unexploded device was found near the Senate, just before President Ferdinand Marcos was due to deliver his annual state of the nation address. Police Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the two incidents are likely related. The devices included a blasting cap, clock, and jar with brown powder. The attacks occur amid heightened political tensions, with Vice-President Sara Duterte facing an impeachment trial and a corruption scandal over bogus flood control projects.
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