The Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate the “leaker” of a copy of a memorandum from a local police maritime unit in Pangasinan that mentioned vehicles allegedly carrying improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and bound for Metro Manila from Mindanao. In the memorandum, the PNP Maritime Unit of Dapitan, Pangasinan reported a total of seven cars of different types and models and with one identified to be driven by a Mohammad Romato. The investigation will try to identify the one who leaked the copy of the memorandum, whether it came from a civilian or from the PNP Maritime Group itself. In Bacolod City, the PNP Maritime Command in Negros Island Region is on alert for the presence of the seven vehicles reportedly armed with IEDs from Mindanao. In a report, Regional Maritime Unit 9-904th Maritime Police Station based in Dapitan City, the seven “car bombs” are being transported from Mindanao bound for Metro Manila.

Source: Manila Times June 06, 2017 11:26 UTC