2nd post Friday.....Explosion

It probably hasn't been reported in the UK (and probably won't be) but there was an explosion today in Glorietta shopping mall, luckily I left there at 12.30pm to go for another walk which I will report on later.

This is just in case you read of anything regarding this and maybe wondering if I was involved, it was first thought that it was a gas exposion but is now thought to be have been a bomb.
The army are on the streets and security has been stepped up everywhere especially in public areas.

This is the current report below:

Arroyo calls for vigilance after blast, warns destab plotters

10/19/2007 | 07:29 PM

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Friday urged Filipinos to remain vigilant following the blast that hit the Glorietta 2 mall in Makati and killed at least eight people.

In her statement, the President also warned groups against exploiting the deadly blast for political gain.

Her full statement:

“At around 1:30 this afternoon the Makati area was rocked by a powerful explosion which so far resulted in 8 killed and at least 70 persons wounded. Initial investigations indicate that the explosion could not have been caused by a LPG accident as earlier reported. Circumstances indicate it is highly probable that it was caused by an explosive device.

“We assure everyone that a full blown investigation is now underway. The Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines are on highest alert and are fielding an additional 2000 personnel to secure our public places and to prevent a possible similar occurrence.

“I warn those who seek to exploit this incident to destabilize our government for their selfish political motives.

“Meanwhile, we urge all sectors to remain vigilant as the government steps up security measures to protect our people.