Rappler's latest stories on Davao blast
Sema not mastermind but helped plan Davao bombing – AFP chief
General Eduardo Año says he wants Datu Mohammad Abduljabbar Sema back in the Philippines to answer accusations that he is behind the deadly blast
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4 more Davao bombing suspects nabbed in Cotabato
The suspects are reportedly members of the Dawla Islamiya Fi Cotabato Maute Group
7 arrested in Cebu for making bomb jokes since Davao blast
Since the September 2 Davao bombing where 15 people died authorities in Cebu have been stricter in implementing Presidential Decree 1767
Pagcor, Indian association donate P5.7M to Davao blast victims
We are ready to help since we have been the beneficiary of the city’s development growth and the goodness of its people says Dr David Pillai of the Davao Medical Education Management Services
Davao City to 'discourage' use of burqa, face coverings in public
Citing the opinion of law enforcers Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio says The general welfare of the majority takes precedence over religious tradition
19 Davao blast victims remain in hospital
Of the 19 wounded still in care Julius Gallardo remains in intensive care The others have been transferred to hospital rooms though Junaib Usman is transferred to a private room in Ricardo Limso Hospital due to surgery
Police file murder, multiple murder charges vs Davao blast suspect
UPDATED Multiple cases of murder and frustrated murder are filed against Abubakar Zulkifli and 8 others
Davao blast: Pregnant victim dies in hospital
Vicenta Depalubos Asperin was 6 months pregnant Her death brings to 15 the number of victims killed in the explosion at the Roxas Night Market last September 2
Homage to Davao
I cannot help but think of all the women and men I value because we met in Davao They hold true to the values Davao nurtured for them and for me
Duterte: 'PH is open for business'
President Rodrigo Duterte recounts telling businessmen in Laos that his administration will do its part in providing the enabling environment for businesses to thrive and prosper
How cities, provinces are tightening security after Davao blast
Rappler lists localities where authorities have added police patrols set up checkpoints and increased security measures
Recent bomb threats in schools: 'Are kids your enemies?'
Hindi naman siguro nila target in [mga] bata kasi mga kabataan ito Kung gusto nilang mag communicate bombing a school is not the best way to do it says Education Secretary Leonor Briones
Reward for Davao blast suspects raised to P3M
While the reward for information on the suspects stays at P1 million the reward for their arrest is now P2 million says the Davao City government
STAKEOUT: Signature ng IED, sentro ng imbestigasyon sa Davao blast
Sa post blast investigation lumilitaw na ang signature ng IED na ginamit ay kahawig ng mga bombang gawa ni Abdul Manap Mentang
Davao blast: What we know so far
Police are now hunting down one suspect and at least 3 persons of interest
PH stocks dip over security concerns, political 'uncertainty'
The Philippine Stock Exchange index PSEi closes at 7 619 10 on Wednesday September 7 – its lowest since July 27
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PH state of lawlessness to have limited impact on credit rating – Moody's
While the credit rating agency doesn t see any risk in the short term it warns that increasingly controversial law and order policies could detract attention from economic reforms
Police release sketch of suspect in Davao blast
Police are now looking for this man
State of nat'l emergency: More police, military in malls, train stations
UPDATED The Palace releases guidelines for implementing President Duterte s declaration of state of national emergency on account of lawless violence
Two mortar rounds used in Davao blast – police
The IED used in the blast was made out of 2 mortar rounds says the Davao region police chief
Investors play wait-and-see on Davao blast, Duterte's ASEAN meet
Analysts say investors are closely monitoring developments both inside and outside the country as President Rodrigo Duterte makes his international debut at the ASEAN Summit
DOJ forms 3-member team to probe Davao blast
The members of the team are Regional Prosecutor Janet Grace Fabrero Davao City Prosecutor Nestor Ledesma and lawyer Ronald Rosales of the National Bureau of Investigation Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office
DOH releases P10M for Davao blast victims
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial reveals her department s plans for victims of other acts of terrorism and conflict
Palace releases proclamation on state of nat'l emergency
2ND UPDATE In issuing Proclamation 55 Malacañang cites credible threats of further terror attacks and other similar acts of violence by lawless elements in other parts of the country including the metropolitan areas
Diplomatic issues mar Duterte int'l debut
The diplomatic snub clearly shows growing tensions in bilateral relations an expert says after US President Barack Obama scrapped a meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Dela Rosa: ‘We relaxed a bit and terrorists outplayed us’
Terrorism is like a play off series Naisahan nila kami Maiisahan din naming sila and ultimately ang gobyerno ang magcha champion says the PNP chief
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Nograles asks congressmen to donate to Davao blast victims
Davao City 1st District Representative Karlo Nograles urges his fellow congressmen to each donate P5 000
Duterte signs state of nat'l emergency proclamation
UPDATED Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirms President Rodrigo Duterte signed a proclamation declaring a state of national emergency on account of lawless violence
WATCH: Heightened security in Davao City after blast
More law enforcers patrol the streets and conduct inspections on the first weekday since the deadly explosion
Tuguegarao native heads Davao public safety center
A retired Army general is Mayor Sara Duterte s choice to head Davao City s public safety command center
Who's behind the Davao bombing?
In 2016 the Abu Sayyaf s senior ideological leader pledged allegiance to ISIS and videos and statements about PH are spread by ISIS central propaganda groups
Arroyo: Duterte did 'right thing' by declaring state of lawlessness
When I used to have those problems in Mindanao I used to ask President Duterte to handle it for me And he handled it very well for me says former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
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Sara Duterte: P2M for info, arrest of blast suspects
3rd UPDATE The mayor says P1 million will go to those who provide information on the suspects while another P1 million will go to whoever could bring the suspects to authorities
De Lima on Davao blast: Don't paint picture of conspiracy
The senator also urges the public to remind the government of the limits of its power and call out any abuse that could arise
House leaders condemn Davao City blast
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and the leaders of the majority and minority blocs issue a resolution expressing outrage over the deadly attack
No curfew under 'state of lawlessness' – DND chief
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana s statement comes after Communications Secretary Martin Andanar says curfews will certainly be implemented in Davao City Sulu and Basilan
WATCH: Robredo visits survivors, victims of Davao City blast
UPDATED Vice President Leni Robredo condoles with the families of those who died from the Roxas Night Market explosion
Empty streets, full funeral homes on weekend after Davao City blast
On the Sunday after the blast roads and public places lack the usual crowds but memorial chapels are full of mourners
A history of bombings in Davao City
The city has endured a number of bombings in the past few decades
Davao blast: 'We can, we must' stand up now
It isn t fear that grips the streets of Davao City after Friday night It s shock uncertainty
How 'state of lawlessness' was miscommunicated
The conflicting statements about the state of lawlessness declared by the President leave the public in a state of confusion Who s responsible?
Countries issue travel warnings after Davao bombing
At least 5 countries issue travel warnings after the Davao City explosion that killed 14 and left more than 60 others wounded
Dela Rosa: Not time to point fingers
Davao regional police assure locals that the city and its neighboring provinces are safe
Abe to Duterte: Japan stands in solidarity with PH
Japan stands with the Philippines when Your Excellency and people of the Philippines are overcoming this difficulty in solidarity Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says in a message to President Duterte
PNP chief: IED caused Davao blast
UPDATED Davao region police are tracking down 4 persons of interest – two men and two women – whose sketches have yet to be released to the public
Police tighten security in Cebu, Central Visayas after Davao blast
While there have been no specific threats made on the second largest metropolitan area in the Philippines police officials say they will not be complacent in ramping up security in the region
