Chief Supt. Agrimero Cruz Jr., National Police spokesman, said the explosion occurred at around 8:30 p.m. at the Starlight videoke bar, which is the national highway in Tacurong City.
He identified the wounded as Glaiza Juan, 19, Noraya Laguia, 23, and Sorayda Tabon Lagya, 28, all of T’boli, South Cotabato, and Elenita Molan Alesna, 34, of Apopong, General Santos City.
The victims were taken to Quijano Hospital in Tacurong City for medical treatment.
Cruz said policemen are still investigating the motive of the attack and are determining those responsible for the explosion.
The bombing came amid reported threats by terrorists, including members of the Jema’ah Islamiyah to launch terrorist attacks in the country.
(Rene Acosta)
