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PNP probes political, extortion motives in Basilan grenade blast

March 4, 2026 at 09:25 AM
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PNP probes political, extortion motives in Basilan grenade blast
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it is investigating whether a grenade explosion that damaged a fast-food chain in Basilan was linked to politics or an alleged extortion scheme. In a press briefing, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño stressed that the incident was not a spillover of escalating tensions in

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it is investigating whether a grenade explosion that damaged a fast-food cha MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it is investigating whether a grenade explosion that damaged a fast-food cha Monitor developments in PNP for further updates.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it is investigating whethe

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it is investigating whether a grenade explosion that damaged a fast-food chain in Basilan was linked to politics or an alleged extortion scheme. In a press briefing, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño stressed that the incident was not a spillover of escalating tensions in
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