10 dead in twin bombings in Jolo

Ten people, including five soldiers, were killed while at least 40 were wounded in two consecutive explosions in Jolo on Monday.

According to Senator Richard Gordon, a motorcycle strapped with an improvised explosive device exploded near a military truck. The explosion happened near the office of the Philippine Red Cross, which Gordon heads.

A second bomb exploded as government troops were cordoning off the area.

No one has claimed responsibility yet for the attacks.