Manila, Philippines - Bus bombed in Edsa

Yesterday, January 25, 2011 a news flash aired --- Bus of Newman Goldliner bombed in Edsa. Maximo Peligro and Michael Haralde, the driver and conductor of the Newman Goldliner (Plate No. TXJ-710) narrate the story before the blast.
"Two men hopped on the bus in Baclaran, Parañaque City and  took seats in the middle section.They acted strangely  before they quick off  on Evangelista Street in Makati." Mr Peligro was unharmed and kicked  the bus windshield to enable him and other passengers get off. Unlike the driver, Mr. Haralde got injuries on both legs. He said almost half of the passengers disembarked at Edsa Ayala. The explosion happened before they reached Edsa corner Buendia. Two of the passengers were killed on the spot while three others were died in the hospital. 13 more wounded passengers were also brought in different hospitals near in Makati. 



Who's to blame? Are these one of those inhuman acts of terrorists? Policemen told that they still have to collect debris and reconstruct the fragments to identify the type of explosive device used. They are appealing to all passengers and other people who have information to coordinate with them in able to resolve the case the soonest.


President Benigno Aquino III announced to let the residents be calmed and promise that government will not allow fear to settle in.