Two dead in roadside bomb explosion in Philippines


MANILA, Jun 6 (dpa): Two people were killed on Sunday when a roadside bomb allegedly planted by communist rebels exploded when they ran over it while cycling in the eastern Philippines, police said.

A 16-year-old boy was also injured in the blast in Masbate City, 378 kilometres south-east of Manila, said Ma. Luisa Calubaquib, a regional police spokeswoman.

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