Members of a sepak takraw team were among those injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated inside the Rural Transit Bus that they were riding en route to Dipolog City.
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has issued a statement condemning what it called an “act of terrorism.” According to reports, the bus made a stop at the Parang terminal in Maguindanao, where a passenger got off. They then stopped at a local eatery in Barangay Making in Parang when the IED exploded, leading to injuries to at least four passengers.
Saddened by the incident, the PSC immediately made the statement voicing out its disappointment through PSC chairman William “Butch” Ramirez who himself is from Mindanao.
This latest act of terrorism again reflects the wickedness of intent by its perpetrators and no amount of explanation can justify it.
It is just unfortunate that these players will have to live with the trauma throughout their lives.
