Two people were killed in an explosion in front of a beach resort in Barangay Lower Bayao, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur.
Authorities are still identifying the victims, as of this writing.
According to the Tukuran Municipal Police Station, a white vehicle whose door at the back was damaged left the area after the explosion, based on witnesses’ accounts.
A motorcycle and a portion of the resort, including a store, were also damaged after the blast.
A bag containing ammonium nitrate was found several meters away from the blast site.
Authorities are also determining the kind of explosive that went off.
Investigation into the incident continues to determine the motive and identify those responsible in the explosion.
