A grenade exploded outside the home of a government official in Barangay Zone 6, Bangued, Abra, early morning on July 11, 2024.

Closed circuit television (CCTV) footage captured a motorcycle passing by moments before a grenade exploded at the residence of La Paz Municipal Administrator Perfecto Cardenas.

A grenade exploded right at the grotto in front of Cardenas' home, jolting Cardenas and his wife from bed.

"Nakakagulat na nangyari ito sa buong buhay namin, dahil isa lang naman akong ordinaryong empleyado ng gobyerno na nagse-serbisyo ng mahusay at matino," Cardenas said.

The explosion damaged the image of the Virgin Mary, shattered a glass window, and left shrapnel marks on the walls. 

No one was injured in the incident.

A safety lever and pin from an MK2 fragmentation hand grenade was recovered from the crime scene. 

Cardenas has left the investigation with the police.

"Sa ngayon, backtracking tayo ng CCTVs, nandon na sa area ang mga intel personnel at investigators ng Bangued MPS (Municipal Police Station)," PLTCOL. Daniel Pel-ey, PCADU Chief of Abra Police Provincial Office (PPO), said.