Abiel A. Semillano

3-eyed bombing in Davao= state of lawlessness nationwide By: Abiel A. Semillano “Terrorist acts are always an intelligent and rational nightmare to state authorities”, Mr. President Rodrigo Duterte stated after the 3 eyed bombing took place, At least 14 people were killed and 68 injured in the explosion at the Night Market in Davao City, September 5, 2016. “As despicable as the bombing it is important from our perspective to make sure that we know what we are doing”, he added. “The country is at war to drugs, criminality and to Abu Sayaff’s banditry In fact, Philippine National Police Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa seeks war vs. Abu Sayyaf. The explosion prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to declare a state of lawlessness nationwide. At a point of truth, Duterte’s daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, has offered a P2-million reward for any information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible for the bombing. Investigators are questioning eight witnesses as well as claims that the Abu Sayyaf is responsible for the carnage, Dela Rosa told reporters. “We take it at face value, but then again we have to validate,” Dela Rosa said of the claim by a spokesperson of the bandit group that was the object of an intense military operation on Jolo following the ambush-slaying of 15 soldiers last week. Several Army battalions have been thrown into the Jolo campaign to free at least 16 foreign and five Filipino hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf. President Duterte, who was in Zamboanga City to condole with the families of the soldiers and visit the wounded before he flew to Davao City on Wednesday night, called off his two-day trip to Brunei beginning Sunday to meet with Cabinet and security officials. The meeting began late Saturday and ended early Sunday.