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An explosion at a Catholic mass in the Philippines killed at least four people and injured 50 others on Sunday. Officials believe the blast was caused by a bomb as fragments of a 16-mm mortar were found at the scene.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the bomb detonation on Telegram, as reported by Reuters.
The explosion occurred in a gymnasium at Mindanao State University in the city of Marawi, and according to NBC, the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. blamed “foreign terrorists” for the attack.
“I condemn in the strongest possible terms the senseless and most heinous acts perpetrated by foreign terrorists,” he said in a statement. “Extremists who wield violence against the innocent will always be regarded as enemies to our society.”
“We will not allow this to happen,” he added.
In a statement, presidential adviser Carlito Galvez said, “This horrendous attack, which happened during a Mass … shows the ruthless methods that these lawless elements will utilize to sow fear, anger and animosity among our people.” he added, “We will not allow this to happen.”
In a statement reacting to Sunday’s attack Mindanao State University said it is “deeply saddened and appalled by the act of violence that occurred during a religious gathering.” The statement added, “We unequivocally condemn in the strongest possible terms this senseless and horrific act.”
Police in the region were placed on high alert and tightened security “to prevent possible follow-up incidents.”