The bishops were reacting to the blast incident happened early Monday in the Marian Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel while Mass was ongoing. “We entrust the innocent victims to the Lord’s compassion and pray for their grieving families,” they said. ADVERTISEMENTThe European Union and the World Bank have also expressed readiness to extend support in the country following the blast. READ: European Union condoles with victims of Jolo twin explosions /WB ready to help after Jolo twin blastsPhilippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde flew to Jolo on Monday to oversee the investigation while President Rodrigo Duterte is also set to visit the site. /cbbREAD: Duterte to visit Jolo after twin blasts / PNP chief flies to bomb-stricken JoloRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 28, 2019 01:18 UTC