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An M72 grenade detonated at the back of the Jolo Cathedral in Sulu Southern Philippines on Tuesday October 27, 2009. Although no one claimed responsibility, Armed Forces spokesman Ramon David Hontiveros thought terrorists could be behind the blast which did not involve casualties and damage to property.

"The explosion could be a test by the terrorists to see the reaction of the AFP/PNP (Armed Forces of the Philippines/Philippine National Police) in the area," Hontiveros said in a text message to reporters.”---GMA.news TV (10/27/09, Sisante, J C. )

Jolo, Sulu is one of the troubled spots in Mindanao where the militant Abu Sayyaf with links to Al Qaeda operate. In July 7, 2009, an explosion in Jolo killed two people and injured at least 30 civiliians. (PHoto Credit: Charlie Saceda) =0=

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